Merrick Siebenaler

Merrick Siebenaler

Who's House?

Whether we rent or own, our dwelling place requires care, upkeep, and maintenance. It could be as simple as taking out the trash, to painting, unclogging a toilet, or decorating our front entrance,

Together in Mission: Final Weekend

The world seems to operate along this principle: I will do something for you if you do something for me. More than just an exchange of services, there is a real economy of

The Next "Lifer"

I changed schools a lot: first and second grade, seventh grade, ninth grade, and I finally tested out halfway through my sophomore year. I don't want the same thing for Leland.

There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

I begged my mother for an annual pass to Disneyland as a tween. Decades later, I’m glad she never relented and here’s why: Our family went to the happiest place on

What's in Your Feed?

Just before Christmas, our pastor, Felipe, and I were talking about algorithms. Once the subject of only career mathematicians and computer engineers, they're ubiquitous now. Our social media feeds, website ads