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View fullsize How in the WORLD do I now have a second teenager? I don't know exactly, but I do know this—Tolan is a constant joy in my life. He delights my soul to its very core, nearly always ready to play a game, go on an excursion, or just simply spend ti
View fullsize We had a beautiful first full day of vacation yesterday in lovely Durango. No email, no Slack, no meetings, no waking up early—just rest, nature, family, friends, laughter, good food, games, and enjoyment.
View fullsize What the heck is productive disagreement? Recently, I came across the idea that people's disagreements with one another are rooted in an even deeper conflict about what they're arguing about—or rather, why they're arguing. Those are disagreemen
View fullsize Who knew when I met this cute girl so many years ago that I would get to see her become the mother I’ve seen all these years?! At this point, Nicole's no amateur, either, having been a mom for over 15 years now, counting pregnancy. I wish I had
View fullsize Viva movies—and dressing up with my bae. #pearsonoscarsparty
View fullsize Froyo date with this cutie.
View fullsize WHITE FRIENDS, I'll keep this brief, but it's important you read. There's been so much that has been said by so many freedom fighters over the last year in response to the racial injustices and inequities on display. However, I know that there are a
View fullsize Beckett’s first trip to the Waffle House. #epic #fathersontime
View fullsize Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday that makes white people feel good about Black progress. White people today view him through rose-colored glasses as some calm Black leader that they wish more leaders were like today, wrongly viewing him as som
View fullsize I spent all but 12 days of this year reading scripture, enjoying a Bible in a year plan. In the midst of extremely disrupted routine in 2020, this turned out to be one of the best habits I kept up over the course of this entire year. As you plan 2021
View fullsize Confession: I’m a complete wrapping paper and organization nerd. So, when you find a quality gift wrapping station, you feel like you are winning at life. I got this last year, and there’s a drawer for everything. Cards and gift cards on
View fullsize #uglysweaters #beautifultimes
View fullsize It’s the night before trash pickup. Also, it’s December in Moon Valley, which can only mean one thing—Christmas decorating contest time! (Come and vote for the Cottrells!)
View fullsize As a Christian, you've no doubt heard pastors, small group leaders, and other Christians encourage you to “speak the truth in love.” Of course, the exhortation is extrapolated directly from scripture. Ephesians 4:15-16 reads, “...sp
View fullsize Howlin’!
View fullsize Boo! 🎃👻
View fullsize Beckett decided to free-hand his carving. Meet Bob. #pumpkin #trickortreat
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View fullsize 15 years is a whole bunch of time. But when you’re having fun, it passes quickly! Of course, Nicole and I have a ton to show for our decade and a half of marriage—true friendship, incredible intimacy, shared ministry, stories galore, a w
View fullsize Perhaps we’ve forgotten.