Robby Haynes

Every year around this time in Indiana, we get that first wonderful, sunny day above 55 degrees. And every year, like clockwork, the neighborhood comes alive—people are out walking, pushing strollers, going for a run, or just soaking up the fresh air. It makes sense. After months of cold,

Today, I started and finished Austin Kelon's book: Show Your Work.  I've seen this book recommended in several blogs and on multiple podcasts. It certainly did not disappoint! I highly recommend it to anyone who struggles with putting themselves out there for fear of what others

One of my goals for the past couple of years has been to read more. Last year, I set my biggest goal ever of forty books. About halfway through the year, I was crushing it, so I upped my goal to fifty books. On December 31st, I finished the last

Anger in my life I recently posted about my anger and how that has been rearing its ugly head in my life. As I’ve been reflecting on that post and thinking more about what causes me to become angry, I think it often comes down to times when people

Elliana has been working hard in her ABA therapy to be ready to start attending traditional school next fall. Part of her preparation is learning the basics of money. She has been identifying that one nickel is worth five cents, one dime is worth ten cents, a one dollar bill

In our small group, we have been reading through None Like Him by Jen Wilkin. This week the chapter was on the self-sufficiency of God and how He has need of no one. We, as humans, on the other hand, are completely dependent on Him for everything. This is a

The past several years have been hard for Laureann and me. It has felt like an endless cycle of diaper changes, tantrums, doctors appointments, more diaper changes, therapies, fights with insurance companies, sleepless nights, and total exhaustion as we try to parent kids who struggle with the very basics of

What I’m reading… People will be drawn to you—without understanding why. They are, in fact, seeing what the Master Artist wants them to observe: Christ in you, highlighted against dark suffering. You are the canvas on which He paints glorious truths, sharing beauty, and inspiring others. So that

I have been kicking around this idea to start a personal blog for at least a year now. I'm not sure where this will go, or even who will read it, but this is post #1.  Welcome to my small place to process my thoughts, ideas, wonderings, and