My oldest child just turned 17, and both of our worlds are changing. Our date nights at the gym have been replaced with me working

By Chad Pierce I remember the feeling of hospitality I received twenty years ago like it was yesterday. A couple of friends and I were

by Chad Pierce I witnessed a resurrection of sorts in the customer service line at Target. My wife Jodi and I were visiting family in

by Chad Pierce “Please don’t thank me.” I imagine I will think, but not say, this 500 times over the next few days. As a

by Chad Pierce It’s what on the inside that counts. If I have learned one thing this week, it’s that. On Monday I spilled coffee,

by Chad Pierce “Most people run away from the sound of gunfire. Marines run toward it.” This was one of the many true yet testosterone-filled

by Chad Pierce From Orange City to Oostburg and Lynden to Pella, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s tulip time. I have

by Chad Pierce Liar, addict, adulterer, doubter… imagine if we were known, and labeled, by the worst five minutes of our lives. I made the

by Chad Pierce Not a week goes by that I do not remember. A random glance at my son moves me to tears and gives