I am sitting here in a coffee house of all places writing a post. If you know me, I am not a coffee house kinda person. Coffee, yes. Coffee house, not really. But for my daughter who is downstairs at a homeschool Christmas party, I’ll sip on some rather good coffee and take in the…
Tag: Parenting
Turning Around
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Dad, how are you hanging? I have recently done something that some people call dangerous, or incredibly stupid, or say that “You’ll put your eye out!”, but I call good! I have taken up a hobby. You know, something else to steal away the overwhelming amount of spare time that I have in my life…
Unexplored Lessons in Lent – Guest Post
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We can order what we want online and have it delivered the next day. With one mouse click, we can watch hours of entertainment for a pittance. The problem is, if we can always take what we want, we deny ourselves of the opportunity for greater spiritual fulfillment.
Apparently It’s Not A Fluke!
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“Apparently it wasn’t a fluke.” As we were walking down to the targets to clean up, all of this hit me.
Do Your Kids Know About Porn?
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You see, we will be quick to talk to them about drugs, or drinking. Yet when it comes to porn, we get a bit uncomfortable, we feel awkward, we think that they might already know about it so we avoid our discomfort and remain quiet.
Are You Forsaking Your Kids?
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The words “I will not leave you” lets your kids know that you will always be there, walking with them, teaching them, loving them, disciplining them,
You’re Doing Good Dad
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I saw an older man sitting on the pier and watching everything while nursing a morning cup of coffee. As I moved down the pier a bit and started casting out a bit further, he walked up to me
How High Is the Bar Dad?
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Think back to when you kids started trying to walk. You could have sat there and just watched as they rolled around and tried to pull-up and get going only to fall.
Time Keeps on Slipping…
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This is where the lyrics kick in within my head. We were practicing the part of the crucification when Jesus is coming in with His cross. The Roman soldiers are following along…
Words to Live By…Gentleness
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Our words should have that sweetness and gentleness upon them when we speak. Especially when it comes to a time of discipline and restoration of our family and friends.
Words To Live By
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“…so that it gives grace to those who hear.” I need grace. It is that simple. Grace is God’s unmerited favor. That is, grace is God doing good for us that we do not deserve. I need to hear the truth.
Men, Time to Take Responsibility!
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Our kids deserve a responsible father in their life. Sadly enough in todays society, the men in kids life are not their fathers. They are uncles, step-father, or a friend. The role of a responsible father is being abandoned and the damage that is being inflicted on the kids is devastating.
Are You Burned Out Dad?
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Men I feel the pains that you do as the leader of my house. It can be a tough row to hoe at time, but help is available if you want it.
Do You Cycle?
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The life that you are living is being watched by the ones that are with you. They hear your words but see your actions even better. It is one thing to talk the talk and another thing to walk the walk!
Who’s Working for The Weekend
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So…why don’t we do just that guys? Why don’t we really focus on our family on the weekend? Why don’t we show a little romance to the wife and take her out on a date? Let’s start making plans and working for the weekend where we can…