Why do we read the Bible? If God is loving, how can he send people to hell? What does God have against gay people? Are demons real? Does God rig the election? Are miracles the same as magic? How can Jesus be God? Is there such a thing as ethical cannibalism?   If you ever have questions about what it means to follow Jesus, trust me. You’re in good company. Every Friday night, I host a discussion w...  Read More

I had a grapevine growing behind my house on a fence. It grew so fast; new shoots would appear seemingly each day. The vine would grab onto anything to keep spreading out. It would grab hold of the siding and climb up the side of the house. I would cut back branches and throw them in a pile. Within one day, they would wither and lay lifeless. The branches could not live without being connected to ...  Read More

What will your prayer life look like in 2024 beyond the wonderful start we had with 21 days of prayer and fasting? A consistent prayer life is key to our personal spiritual growth, connection with God, and the impact we have as Christians. May we be challenged in our approach to prayer by a passage from Luke 11. Here, Jesus’ disciples ask him to teach them to pray. Lean in, because Jesus is about ...  Read More

In 2019, Micah and I hit the hiking trail for father-son time and some cool pictures. We got both in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. One of our favorite spots was Chapel Rock—a place where you find a tree that seems to laugh in the face of wind and erosion.This white pine sits atop a rock formation that is freestanding from the rest of the shoreline. The tree has these roots that shoot out ...  Read More

2023 was a wild year, and as it’s now come to a close I must say I am excited for what God’s going to do in 2024! While the beginning of the next calendar year isn’t inherently a special time, we find ourselves in a season traditionally associated with setting goals committing to changing our day-to-day lives for the better, and I think that’s a wonderful thing! Goals like eating healthier and spe...  Read More

This Sunday we begin a new series called “Rooted.” We will look at eight phrases found in Colossians 2:6-10. This is part of Apostle Paul's exhortation to the Christians living in the Roman city of Colossae. It may seem difficult to imagine what it was like to live as a Christ follower 2000 years ago in the Roman world. So many things have changed from that ancient time: our computers, cell phones...  Read More

It has been a busy few weeks on New Day Nature Trails! Today we planted 20 new trees in the south section of the property! There are 10 new White Pine Trees and 10 new White Oak Trees! No saplings this time guys! The pines come to about five feet tall and the oaks stand over 10 feet tall! Check out the pictures below…We also performed additional site clean up and invasive species treatment to wrap...  Read More

Original New Day Nature Trails artwork, by Sophia Devereaux, created on 09/25/2023....  Read More

The oak tree pictured below resides on the south inner loop of New Day Nature Trails. Vines previously strangled this tree. It was bent over with the top touching the ground. Now this oak stands straight (with a little help). We can’t wait to see it become a mighty oak on our walking trail for years to come.Our plans for the fall include planting more trees! We have 34 flowering trees alive and we...  Read More

This week New Day Nature Trails got a thorough mowing and herbicide treatment. We are battling invasives and slowly winning! The oats we planted this year did a great job of competing with the invasives and occupying soil. As you can see in the picture below, we have a mixed bag right now (oats and pokeweed in this shot). We plan to do treatment in the fall, see what sprouts in the Spring, and go ...  Read More

Look at the beauty of the field, forest, and sky in the picture below! Gorgeous! Creation sings of the glory and goodness of God!...  Read More

Today was our first trail work day! It was a fun crew and a great time clipping roots, clearing stumps, and enjoying the trails together. Thanks to those who came, and to those excited to join us for the next one (date to be determined)....  Read More