Jun 06
Austin, my first-born, was a small baby. I was talking with a friend and elder here at Seven Oaks named Joel Crider. We were discussing how sweet and precious babies are and the enjoyment we were getting from Austin. I made some comment about the need to enjoy them when they are small, because they …
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May 14
“There will be peace and security in my days” This is the thought of King Hezekiah of Judah when he heard the prophet Isaiah say his nation would be plundered and ransacked by Babylon (Is. 39:8). He was glad that it would not happen in his day, but would happen later during the days of …
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Apr 21
Last night Austin (my 8 year old) and myself got to hear Peyton Manning deliver a benefit speech here at Graves County High School. I have long enjoyed watching Peyton play football. I appreciate his work ethic and cerebral way of playing the game. He was entertaining and interesting. Here are some of the …
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Apr 05
This is my letter to Brooke on her 6th birthday — April 6, 2013. —- Brooke, I loved holding you as a baby. You were so precious. I would come home from work and sit in my recliner and rock you. Mom always poked fun at how I softy patted …
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Apr 02
The smell . . . the yells . . . the awkward questions . . . all of these are a part of visiting a nursing home facility. I remember going to nursing homes as a kid. Both of my great-grandmothers were in nursing home facilities. I still remember going with family members to see …
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Dec 20
[*Disclaimer – I am not a professional counselor, I am a minister and father sharing my thoughts.] Death has been at every turn this December, via our ministry, the national news, and within our family. Parents of young children often ask me how they should handle death as it concerns their children. For example, when they …
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