This time it’s for real. Yesterday was click-baiting…but this post really is a gender reveal. We know the gender of our baby and are ready to share it with the world. I have to say I’m so thankful for great friends who helped us pull this off. Not only did Read more…
For the last 20 weeks Stef has been growing a new life inside of her but now is the time when we get to find out what gender our baby will be. Later today we will have an ultrasound to determine the gender of Gricklet #4. I have to be Read more…
If you missed part 1 we would love for you to go back and read it. So you say “I want to find a healthy church to raise my kids in, where do I start?” Typically my answer is “find a church that will not compromise what the Bible says Read more…
I need to start by saying that my question isn’t at all intended to be judgemental. I don’t ever think “what’s wrong with you?” to people who don’t have a church family. But at the same time, I honestly can’t imagine raising children without the support of a healthy growing Read more…
A few weeks have passed already but Stef and I decided to use Independence Day to take the kids hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park. We have both hiked this 3+ mile trail a few times before, but not in a few years An overview of the day We left Read more…
Last Sunday I had the honor of hearing my beautiful wife, Stef Grick, speak. All I can say is “wow I married up!” Stef did an amazing job reminding the church about the importance of Christians being distinctively different from everyone else in the world. I personally was challenged to Read more…
In late September and early October, our family will be going on another road trip. We have already confirmed a few stops but want to add more. We hope to find some great ‘hidden treasure’ places to visit. As a family, we love exploring parks, museums, science centers, historic sites, Read more…
I had the opportunity to preach last Sunday morning at Morgantown Community Church. It went well other than that moment (about 3:42) where I cursed. I don’t’ know how you can try saying “short” and have a curse word come out…but it happened. I am so thankful for grace. Both Read more…
A few weeks ago was C’s 5th birthday. She has been planning for that day since she turned 4. For a year she told us that her party was going to be “Unicorn Rainbow” themed. At first, we wondered where she came up with this stuff…but after doing a little Read more…
There is a lot of talk in Christian circles about raising leaders. Every parent wants their child to grow up and be able to take charge when necessary; to be successful in whatever field they end up in. So we read books, blog posts, and listen to podcasts helping us Read more…