The other night, Ellio was sitting at the kitchen table with his homework spread out in front of him. He was frustrated. He stared at the page, erased an answer, tried again, sighed loudly, and finally looked up at me with that expression that said, “Dad, can you just tell me the answer?” I knew […]

This past week, my daughter Esther walked into her first day of kindergarten with a backpack slung over her shoulders and a mixture of nerves and determination written all over her face. The night before, she confessed what so many of us feel in moments of transition: “Dad, I’m just a little scared.” It wasn’t […]

Earlier this week, I was working from home (because—summer break). I had my coffee, my notes spread out, and I was deep into writing this week’s sermon on how we can listen to God’s voice. I was reflecting on how we sense God’s presence, how we hear God’s nudges, how we follow where God leads. […]

Hey Good Shepherd, Walking into the building this week you could feel something electric in the air. The music was loud, the rooms were buzzing, the colors were bright, and everywhere you looked, kids were laughing, dancing, and singing their hearts out. Over 300 children filled our space for VBS—some hearing about Jesus for the […]

Hi Good Shepherd, Last month, GS Kids made an exciting (and slightly chaotic) purchase—a gumball machine. If you’ve been to our North Oak campus recently, you’ve probably seen it. It’s stationed just inside the Gathering Space… which also happens to be right outside my office. From that vantage point, I’ve witnessed the magnetic pull this […]

Earlier this week, I was at the gym, trying to get back into the swing of things after the long holiday weekend. After my workout, I struck up a conversation with a guy who’s a regular there. He recently had a baby, so I asked how things were going at home. He smiled—tired but proud—and […]

This week, I sat in our worship center at North Oak for my daughter Esther’s preschool graduation, watching her beam with pride in her cap and gown. Her class walked across the stage one by one, and each child announced what they wanted to be when they grew up. As I shared this past Sunday, […]

Hi Good Shepherd, Earlier this year, during our Ignite series, we shared a bold vision for the next three years: to be a vibrant Christian movement in the heart of our community, igniting hope and meaningful change for new generations. As part of that launch, we hosted a Town Hall to talk about key trends […]

There’s something in the air this time of year. You can feel it in the longer days, the warmer breeze, and the signs of new life all around us. Spring is a built-in reminder that renewal is possible—and that natural energy mirrors the hope we celebrate at Easter. And Easter at Good Shepherd…it’s something special. […]