Hey Kids, There has been a lot of hullabaloo in the news lately over same sex marriage. Many people–even some Christians–are lauding the recent Supreme Court ruling as a triumph for equality. The slogan “Love Wins” is, basically, everywhere. Those … Continue reading
Seussical, the show my family has been a part of this summer, is coming to a close. The experience has already produced some pithy paternal parental ponderings that I have passed to my progeny to preserve for posterity. But wait…there’s … Continue reading
My daughter and I are in a production of Seussical the Musical at LifeHouse, our local community theater and secondary—some weeks primary—home. Another open letter to my beautiful girl… Hey, Lovely One of the many ways that you … Continue reading
I do this every year. Summer comes, and I have great masses of time. I also have a goal—usually grand and life-changing—that I will accomplish with the aforementioned masses of time. I make my list, get my priorities in order, … Continue reading
I remember teaching you to ride a bicycle. You were so scared, the bicycle so big. It was, in truth, a tiny machine, long since sold at a yard sale. On that morning, however, it was your Goliath to conquer, … Continue reading
My daughter and I are currently in a production of the show Beauty and the Beast at LifeHouse, a local community theater. The heroine of our version is named Rose, not Belle; otherwise the story tracks pretty well with the … Continue reading
Our garbage disposal died. To fully grasp my sadness, you must understand that the garbage disposal is one of my all-time favorite household appliances. It has one, simple purpose—to eat—and it does that exceedingly well. It does not seek to … Continue reading
Broken AC. Broken door locks. Broken door. Broken window. My car has issues. … Continue reading
If you asked my students, they would tell you it’s typecasting… I get to play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge at LifeHouse, the theater my family has sort of made our second home. I am stepping into the show … Continue reading
This week, I hope you’ll enjoy some excerpts from my book Thanksgiving for the Dad-Man. It’s a book aimed specifically at—as you might guess—dads. Still, it’s for everybody. In it, you’ll find a week’s worth of devotions that take you … Continue reading