God tells us in scripture to let our light shine that they would see our good works and glorify Him. A lighthouse doesn’t need to fire a cannon to call attention to its shining – it just shines. Used to be 25+ years of marriage was the norm, but nowadays people in our culture marvel […]
Some days, these notes are as much more to encourage me than you…a reference point for me to use in recalling something later in life as my memory fails me. This is one of those notes. Last night, while changing the trash, my nine year old NE stops halfway through the task, turns to me
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Oh gracious Lord, my God, as I watch them play, I know you’re watching them too. So young and innocent…clueless to the horrors and atrocities that await them in the adult world. Abba Father, shelter their minds and their hearts for as long as You can. I beseech you to only expose them to the
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Some of my most deeply though-provoking, meaningful and life-altering conversations with my boys take place in less time than it takes to win a championship bull ride. They start with an open of the gate, and whether I’m ready for the ride or not, we’re off and running. Sometimes I’m able to dig in, hold
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I did something I thought I’d never do today. I walked through the doors of an art gallery. Intentionally. You see, I’m not much into art. It’s never really been my thing. Really. I mean, don’t get me wrong here, there’s nothing wrong with art…it’s just not MY thing. The extent of my art-viewing experiences
In September, 2001 I was just five months into my initiation to the fraternity called fatherhood. Like millions of Americans, I watched live as the the second plane crashed into that tower, and I knew instantly…that our lives would never be the same. In the months following the attack on our country, being a father
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SI, You came up to the firehouse so we could celebrate your 5th birthday together. As a family. I wish we had taken pictures. I regret that…because I so dearly want to look back on today some day and see a smile on your face at some point during your visit. I’m sorry that halfway
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Dinner and bowling… Some arcade games followed by ice cream… And lots and lots of silliness… It was a good night bud. We need to hang out together more often. I love you, and will remember tonight for a long time. Love, Dad
It was a good first date night Bubba. You’re one super cool dude and a lot of fun to hang out with. Looking forward to doing this again soon. Love, Dad
Some days I just want to call her. And then I realize that even though she’s still #3 on my phone’s speed dial, it just can’t happen. There is no speed dial that will connect me with her now. There will come a day when you’re grown and out on your own that you wake
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