Dear Family and Friends, My dad was a wise man. He was a prudent businessman, a talented writer, had a good eye for photography, was always encouraging and supportive to those around him, and had excellent taste in sports teams…
Author: Steven Campbell
Everyone Has A StoryNOVEMBER 2020
Dear Family and Friends, My wife loves antiques. From our dining room table to our little girl’s bed, we have antiques everywhere. We love the idea that each item has a story. How amazing would it be if each item…
Unexpected Tragedy, Victorious Hope
Tammy’s Story: Tammy came into the world in 1975. Healthy and happy with a full head of hair and a lively personality, Tammy was born and raised in the small town of Brownsboro, Texas. She was blessed with a family…
Hiking LessonsOCTOBER 2020
Dear Friends and Family, My family recently took a camping trip to Beavers Bend, Oklahoma. Note: when I say “camping trip”, I mean inside a cabin with air conditioning and plumbing. This was the first time just the four of…
“On Your Left!”SEPTEMBER 2020
BVT Family and Friends, On my most recent bike ride, I was pedaling down a sidewalk next to a busy street. Usually, I ride on the street or along larger sidewalks, but on this particular stretch of sidewalk, it was…
The Next Right ThingAUGUST 2020
BVT Family and Friends, Many privileges come along with fatherhood. Raising children in itself is a privilege. Getting to teach them new things, getting to watch them grow, getting to play, fish and wrestle with them…all privileges. Getting to watch…
“Whatever goes up, must come down.”JULY 2020
Dear Families and Friends: “Whatever goes up, must come down.” I have recently gotten into biking. No, I don’t mean riding a motorcycle (that would be a site to see), but rather cycling. And the saying above is one that…
Disappointment. Fear. Worry. Waiting. Grief.JUNE 2020
Dear Family and Friends, Disappointment. Fear. Worry. Waiting. Grief. All common feelings or experiences that you (and I) are likely going through right now. Families are being kept a part; weddings have had to be rescheduled; parties have had to…
Why We Are HereMAY 2020
Why we are here. Do ever wonder why things happen the way they do? Why life’s circumstances fall seemingly in and out of place without often ever knowing the reason why? Maybe it’s just me, but as we face hardship,…
Master WorryApril 2020
Ironically, my last two encouragement letters have focused on 1) remaining grateful in all circumstances, and 2) turning our “But I trusted you” thoughts toward God into a “I still trust you” mentality. When writing those two letters, never would…