Tag: Family

  • 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, new members of the family were…

  • 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.

  • The shed

    I finished mowing the lawn today and as I closed up the shed where I store the lawn mower, I looked at the little bolt at the top of the door. It is designed to keep the double doors flush to the frame. A clasp lock lower down puts the two doors together and that’s where the padlock keeps the…

  • Year 49

    I’ve contemplated this year… for all of 5 minutes. In this year: We will have relocated our church and relaunched ministry,  welcomed our second daughter in law to the family,  and become a grandpa. Quite the year I’m find myself halfway through.