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One Thing
So this morning I was praying and thinking, “I have so many people in my church that could use my pastoral care right now. I have so many people in my church that could use my leadership in growing be … Continue reading
Footprints
This stuff makes me start to tear up!
Posted in Being a Dad, Family, Poetry
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On Love
When most people say they love someone, they do not mean “I’ve made a commitment to place your needs above my own.” They usually mean “I like the way you make me feel or what you do for me.” James … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Marriage, Quotables
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Day 3 in El Salvador with Compassion International
Day 3 was more of the same. Impressed. Wow. Conviction. We left the city today and drove about an hour and a half into more rural parts. We past Mayan ruins and fields of volcanic rock leftover from some eruption … Continue reading
Posted in Being a Dad, Family, Helping Others, Making Sense of Faith, Missions, Parenting
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Day 2 in El Salvador with Compassion International
Getting a head start on the day two report, I haven’t done the Day 2 “devotional”, but it does ask the question again, “What ONE WORD best summarizes this day for you?” The answer so far would be, “wow.” Today … Continue reading
Posted in Being a Dad, Family, Helping Others, Making Sense of Faith, Missions, Money, Parenting
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Rick and Kay Warren Talk About Their Son’s Suicide
I have so much respect for this man and his wife. I’m so glad they share their lives so we can learn/be inspired by them. Go here and read the article.
Friday Funny – Sumo Wrestling and Brotherly Love
My brother Matt and I got to face each other in “Sumo” wrestling at the Durham Bulls game on Sunday, August 4th. Enjoy!
It is Not Good – Isolation
“A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.” Proverbs 18:1 (NKJV)
Posted in Being a Dad, Family, Leadership, Making Sense of Faith, Marriage, Scripture
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Godly Father
“A Godly father speaks three messages to his son: 1. ‘It can be done.2. You’re not alone. 3. I believe in you.” Larry Crab, The Silence of Adam
Posted in Being a Dad, Books, Family, Leadership, Parenting, Quotables
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Holy Middle Ground – Part 2
I found this quote in a book I’m reading (“What It Means to Be a Man“). It fits perfectly with my original post on “Holy Middle Ground.” “Combine the extremes, and you will have the true center.” Karl Wilhelm Friedrich … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Family, Helping Others, Making Sense of Faith, Marriage, Quotables
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