13 Minutes

13 Minutes

13 Minutes by Ryan Krzykowski Every once in a while we experience a special moment, somehow knowing it’s going to stick with us forever.  Last week our family was blessed to watch my son Will play in the Division 2 NCAA College World Series in North Carolina. ...
Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye by Ryan Krzykowski As we near the end of May, so many things are winding down and wrapping up.  The school year, perhaps most obviously is nearly over.  But also two of my sons’ baseball seasons have moved into the postseason and will end soon,...
The Lowest Place

The Lowest Place

The Lowest Place by Ryan Krzykowski A few days ago I read an article entitled “Humble Honor” on the daily devotional app called Our Daily Bread.  Focusing on a passage from Luke 14, we see Jesus instructing dinner guests to “take the lowest...
Seventy-Seven

Seventy-Seven

Seventy-seven by Ryan Krzykowski Working with teens is part of my calling.  As much as I possibly can, I know I’m supposed to be doing this.  At the same time, living out my calling doesn’t guarantee things always go perfectly, or even all that well.  As a...
Peace

Peace

Peace by Ryan Krzykowski What comes to mind when we think of the word peace?  Maybe the absence of conflict or the end of a war.  Maybe a visual symbol, like a dove or two fingers in the air.  Whatever it is, it likely doesn’t involve bloodshed.  But today I...