by Jason Dykstra | Apr 19, 2024 | Faith, Theology
I had an engaging conversation the other day about how having a mammalian pet is like having an extra kid. Maybe the same is true for reptiles or amphibians, I don’t know. Then later that day, I was relaxing on the couch when a distinct odor caught my...
by Jason Dykstra | Mar 21, 2024 | Growth, Practical
We’ve all lived long enough to pick up helpful tidbits. Often these are lessons that would have kept our younger selves from making not-so-great choices. Or maybe they’re experiences granted by age that can help someone else get to where you are faster....
by Jason Dykstra | Feb 25, 2024 | Growth, Practical
Ever read one of those “See what they look like now!” celebrity web articles? Especially if the title implies they don’t look quite so good as they used to? Well I have, so this is a safe space to admit it! 🙂 Occasionally, the context can be healthy...
by Jason Dykstra | Jan 17, 2024 | Impact, Practical
Well, it’s begun: another presidential election season. But the ridiculous embarrassments already associated with both front-runner candidates have caused I – and many others – to become jaded regarding what’s really going on in our government....
by Jason Dykstra | Jun 28, 2023 | Faith, Funny
Did you really just say that?!? Our youngest has always been a fountain of words that no known force in the universe can suppress. I myself once earned the nickname “Constant Comment” for my occasionally chatty demeanor, but all parties now agree that he...