These past 30 days have been challenging and difficult. Here are a few journal entries documenting the trauma... Saturday, January 28, 2017 21:17 hours. My buddy Jason utters life-changing words. I did not have time to prepare myself for the ... Continue reading
Dads and the Father-Heart of God
I'm thankful that I know dads who reflect the Father-Heart of God. My men's Sunday School class has completed "A Man and His Fatherhood," from the Authentic Manhood series. During class discussions men spoke about "my son" or "my daughter." Their ... Continue reading
I Hear God Say, “I Love You,” When… (#12)
I hear God say, "I love you," when... ... I hear honey bees buzzing around the maple; feeding on sap. In late winter / early spring, honey bees wake and feed on maple sap, before flowers and trees can supply nectar. The hum of the bees ... Continue reading
How Do You Have Fun with God?
These thoughts on fatherhood come from my men's Sunday School class, Fathers, create an environment of fun in your homes. This creates an environment for difficult conversations and discipline. Fun builds your children's trust. This has me ... Continue reading
Why We Stand in this Moment
There comes a season when the call to surrender rages. Although temptation is always present, it grows brutal in the storm. Days and nights, even weeks, fill with relentless battle. In the blackness we forget that the storm is not ours alone. The ... Continue reading
Some (Humorous) Thoughts on My Good Valentine’s Day
Now that "V-Day" is over, allow me to vent, ah convey, my thoughts. As you read, keep in mind the image of Charlie Brown waiting hopelessly by his mailbox. Not that I ever felt bitter about Valentine's Day; the holiday created by card companies, the ... Continue reading