Steve Reflections

Pacts, packs, and promises

Four years ago I found myself in the middle of the country with people who brought rich perspectives from around the world, in various contexts and experiences so different from mine. A college president. An executive director of a non-profit restoring victims of sex trafficking and exploitation. A bishop from England. Large church pastors. Church … Continue reading Pacts, packs, and promises

Steve Reflections

Can’t Stop. Can’t Stay.

I am re-reading Bunyan's classic, "the Pilgrim's Progress" as part of a formation class. In one section, the main character Christian has to walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and at the halfway point this is what the narrator says,"halfway through the valley: he remembered also how he had already vanquished many … Continue reading Can’t Stop. Can’t Stay.

Steve Reflections

Asking for a Friend: How we ask for Help and Cultivate Deeper Friendships

In my Facebook algorithm, a video popped up about "things you see at Target". The original creator, Quint Essential, posted a video of a person who bought a big flat-screen TV, but clearly did not have a plan to transport it home. After watching the individual struggle to put the TV in the trunk, then … Continue reading Asking for a Friend: How we ask for Help and Cultivate Deeper Friendships

Steve CDH1, Lessons Learned, Life without a Stomach, Little Graces, Reflections, Teaching

Resilient Faith

I have not posted my teachings on the main page of my blogpost because I wanted to shape my content around my journey without a stomach, but recently, a couple friends have asked me why I don't share a huge part of what I do on my blog. I have been posting my video teachings … Continue reading Resilient Faith

Steve Reflections

Failed Attempts Carry Few Regrets

I had a goal this year, to ride in a GranFondo. My eyes were set on on Levi's GranFondo: 102 Miles. 9004 ft of climbing. I set out to ride at least 50-60 miles a couple times a week, climb like a mountain goat, return to a ketogenic diet, and crush this race.   Was … Continue reading Failed Attempts Carry Few Regrets

Steve Gut Checks, Reflections

Video Blog: Post-Bowel Obstruction Regimen

Last Thursday during our young adults group at our home, a sudden and intense pain struck me. Right away, I knew I was not going to be able to control the pain at home. Doubled over and under excruciating pain, it was time to go to the hospital. Fortunately, our friend Rain was over at … Continue reading Video Blog: Post-Bowel Obstruction Regimen