Hi, I’m Chris—writer, author, ed-tech leader, and gardener based in Apopka, Florida. In this newsletter you’ll find free chapters from my book Bank Chicken. And other spiritual lessons from every-day life. The world’s greatest teacher employed stories and parables about everyday objects and events to illustrate insights into His heavenly kingdom. Seeds. Sheep. Ten virgins. Hidden treasure. There are roughly 40 parables contained in the New Testament. Growing up my parents challenged my brother and I to come up with our own object lessons. Often on a Sabbath hike or camping trip they’d have us pay attention to nature and things around us, and later that evening at family worship we’d share a short thought about what had inspired us. Each week I’ll tell personal stories, experiences, examples, and insights that will teach you to look for deeper meaning in simple, everyday experiences. I hope this will inspire you to share what you’ve learned with those you love, and ultimately that the practice will draw you closer to God, and things above.