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Family

Presley | 2009-2025

Presley helped me make a new house my home, met me at the bus in the afternoons and loved to get cozy right next to me every night it was time for bed… He loved a car ride, but didn’t love being away from home for too long… He was quick to make it known he did not approve of

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Embracing New Beginnings

Right now, I find myself in the midst of a season of transition. After almost a decade at Carolina Creek, where I had the privilege of building a creative team from the ground up, everything is shifting. The team I led is being dissolved, and the place I’ve called home for so long is changing. It’s a strange feeling, to

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Life

13 Summers at Carolina Creek

Thirteen summers. That’s how long I’ve called Carolina Creek home. What started as a summer job turned into over a decade of ministry, leadership, creativity, and some of the most meaningful work of my life. As this chapter comes to an end — not just for me but for Carolina Creek itself — I’ve been reflecting on what God has

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Experience Design

The Ministry of Atmosphere

I didn’t expect to cry walking into an arena. But there I was—nineteen years old, bleary-eyed from the drive, carrying the usual mix of college-kid exhaustion and quiet cynicism—and the moment I stepped inside the arena where that year’s Passion Conference was being held, I felt something crack open. It wasn’t the music, or the lighting, or the thousands of

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Travel

Exploring Hawking Hills State Park

On a recent visit to see my friend Zach in Ohio, we decided to take an afternoon hike at Hawking Hills State Park. The weather was great, and it was the perfect chance to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

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Experience Design

Lone Star Lights | Season 3

Season 3 of Lone Star Lights was our most magical yet—an unforgettable finale filled with wonder, warmth, and meaningful moments shared.

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Family

Ian | 2011-2023

Hey buddy, Time sure flies, doesn’t it? I didn’t realize how big of a place you would come to hold in my heart when I found you over a decade ago. I remember holding you in my hands as we drove home from the Walmart parking lot in 2012. You weren’t something I had planned for, but you were exactly

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Family

Finding Terlingua

In December of 2020, my grandfather, uncle, family friend and I went on a memorable trip to Terlingua, Texas, with the goal of locating a piece of land my grandfather had acquired over four decades ago. The trip took us across hundreds of miles, weaving through the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Texas. As we ventured further, we were awe-inspired

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