I'm not particularly eager to brag, but I am a hide-and-seek grandmaster who can go undetected by his pursuers. For instance, when my kids were younger, we were engaged in an intense game, and it was my turn to get lost…

One major lesson I am learning is that everything has a cost. I know what you are thinking, very scary if it took you almost 29 years to learn this. But hear me out, I am talking about going beyond the price tag to count the cost of what we get in this life…

Statistics show that more than 60% of people lose their temper at least once per week. This stat should get you angry because 40% of respondents are not honest…

Recently, our family found an amazing doctor. Yes, his pedigree is impressive, from "post-doctoral scholar" and assistant professor of medicine to "world-renowned clinician-scientist." His practice is cutting edge; an integrative approach that embraces mind, body, and spirit…

One of the things I regret about my adolescence is that I never got to pull a fast one on my parents and do a Ferris Bueller's Day Off ditch day from school. My mom knew all the tricks to fake being sick as a nurse…

I know I am a little late to the game, but I recently got around to watching the docuseries, The Last Dance, which follows the dominant 1990's Chicago Bulls led by all-time great Michael Jordan. It highlights the ups and downs of their legendary dynasty…

I haven't always been truthful with my wife. Uttering these little white lies has happened on more than one occasion. I've lost track of how many times I've played dumb or attempted to change the subject to avoid being found out…

"Live from New York....it's Saturday Night!" As a child, my weekend was complete the moment I heard the familiar catchphrase come out of the mouth of announcer Don Pardo. I was obsessed with the gold standard of sketch comedy shows…

I'm not cut out for the cold. It's one of the main reasons I fled Maryland for the coast of North Carolina. I got tired of blizzards and, in turn, an aching back and frozen fingers from shoveling snow…

Self-denial isn't resigning oneself to a life of misery and drudgery. The opposite is true. Dying to ourselves and living for Christ is where absolute joy, security, and purpose reside. But, to rest in this state entails work and intention on our part…

As much as I loved the holidays, I'm glad Christmas break is over because our two girls were "loving" the extended sister time a little bit too much….

Longings. We all have them. They come in countless shapes, sizes, and pursuits. We may long for growing careers, bigger houses, newer cars, better relationships, healthier bodies, and anything else we can think of to add to the endless list…

Even though I enjoy traveling from time to time, a few days into any vacation I begin to yearn for home. It doesn't matter how picturesque the scenery or exciting the sights might be, something inside me wants nothing more than to sleep in my bed…

Being short, scrawny, and sarcastic made me an easy target for bullies in high school. My mouth attempted to write checks my petite frame couldn't cash. Sometimes I went looking for trouble; more often than not, trouble found me…

Game night in our family often gets rowdy, competitive, and, sometimes, messy, especially when we play "Watch Ya Mouth." For those not familiar with this hilarious game, a player puts a mouth guard straight out of a dentist's horror story and has 60 seconds to get their squad to guess as many keywords or phrases as possible…

For a writer, a blank page is both exciting and frightening. It offers freedom of inspiration as well as potential frustration. Even though there are endless opportunities to create, the possibility of finding yourself stuck is just as real…

The more frustrated I became as I watched the rain continue to pour down. It was the early morning, and I still had bedhead and bad breath. All I wanted was to get a few more minutes underneath the covers…

Having two young daughters and no family in town makes carving out a consistent date night with my wife tricky. Sometimes it feels like I serve as my daughters' Uber driver who whisks them to and from social events, after-school programs, youth groups, and sports practice. ..

Alright, I already know what you are thinking, “Davy, it is after Christmas, why are you writing on this verse?!” Well, stick with me and hopefully we can make this a year-long verse to keep in front of us…

Right around the corner from where we live is a spot known as “The Christmas House.” If you live in Wilmington, you’re probably familiar with this landmark. It is near the top of the must-visit list for Christmas lights and decorations during the holidays…