I am far more able to slowly make my way through Eugene Peterson’s biography than most other books because I have to stop and repent so often.
Tag Archives: Family
The Passing
If I didn’t call my future father-in-law a redneck the first time I met him, I know I thought it. It was over 30 years ago and I had flown to Alabama to meet Terri’s dad and that side of the family. Almost from the start of our time that week Gerrard would find thingsContinue reading “The Passing”
One year
One year ago we walked out of our house in Minneapolis for the last time. Our truck was packed and headed to Alabama. Life was about to shift in a major way.
Dads
This is a reflection on not just the dad I have by birth, but the connection I am afforded by marriage.
A full circle journey
This is a weekend of memories. It is a weekend of significant milestones. We celebrated my parents’ 60th anniversary. Thankfully we did it in July. Their actual anniversary is in January and we risked freezing rain at that time. All the family made it. It was an incredible blessing. New great-grand babies, new spouses, newContinue reading “A full circle journey”
The things that don’t get photographed
I live too much of my life by the quick picture.
The honoring of family
When the home is strong, the rest of society has an opportunity to be strong as well.
As Dad
Why is it I have a flood of thoughts about my kids and then only get out about three or four words at a time?
Christmas Eve 2015
We need to rejoice in the gift of the moment and not keep wishing for something else.
Legacy of family and prayer
Godly heritage in families make a huge difference and are a great reward.
Apprentice 2 Jesus 