Feb 19
For the last year I have put Caleb, our youngest down to sleep each night. Don’t think I am the greatest dad ever, I probably wouldn’t do this every night if he didn’t do better for me than Amanda. You see, he likes her more! This really isn’t up for debate, in fact, he likes …
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Feb 11
Most surveys done on marital happiness indicate a sharp decline after kids come along. But this is not always the case and doesn’t have to be! While kids bring lots of challenges, they are also an incredible blessing. I have four children; all 10 and below. We are in zone coverage and still can’t …
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Feb 08
This past weekend 50 Shades of Grey movie was released. A new movie based on the book. The three-book series has sold over 100 million copes worldwide. But it is known for its erotic theme. This movie and book just represent our culture’s growing indulgence of sexually-charged material. Pornography is a huge problem in our …
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Jan 28
Who gets the credit? This question is seldom vocalized, but often unconsciously on the mind of everyone. Sports teams struggle with the question. Church leaders struggle with the question. Preachers secretly ask themselves, “will I get the credit?” when this succeeds. Elders just wonder why the preacher gets the credit and they get the blame! Husbands …
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Jan 25
This was a Haiku Deck presentation I created for a lesson last night. The presentation shares 5 Practices that will change your family in 2015. How is your family doing on these habits? Pick an area to do better in this year. Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires If the above show …
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Jan 18
I grew up listening to country music. While I was driving a tractor though the summer it was a big chunk of my listening. I still listen to it some, but overall our family’s radio dial isn’t on country music anymore. One of the biggest complaints I have is the amount of songs that focus on …
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Jan 06
What is it with socks in the laundry? They go in a pair and come out a single! With 12 feet in our household we have lots of socks. The concept seems pretty simple though. You put the dirty socks in the laundry and clean socks come out in the dryer. Somehow it seems only …
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Dec 14
Do your kids argue and fuss? We have good kids, but it seems like we are always playing referee! The boys are always wanting to rough house and wrestle. The oldest is constantly manipulating the younger ones to get what he wants. Brooke is the only girl, but she can stand her ground right with …
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Dec 11
it is that magical time of the year where kids all across the globe look forward to Christmas morning when gifts are arrayed under the tree. Santa Claus has been a part of Christmas tradition for years, but it seems many Christians today object to this practice. Those opposed to Santa Claus typically view …
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Dec 03
Being a preacher some of the most difficult conversations revolve around people and their marriage situations. Marriage and divorce issues are not just doctrinal discussions, but they are heart and soul issues. They touch our most personal and intimate areas.. The hurt and grief experienced by a divorce is possibly paramount to the death of …
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