Do you yell at your spouse or children? Think about it. You may not even realize that yelling is your modus operandi. If you are in the habit of yelling and don’t notice it, trust me, people around you do. … Continue reading Yelling

I’m not talking about when the lights are turned out at night and the room is dark. Although, I think there are plenty of arguments about why this could be scary, it is a different type of darkness that I … Continue reading It’s ok to be afraid of the dark

It’s hard to believe but it’s true. Many states are moving toward birth certificates that do not declare the gender of a child that is born in that state. In 2017 Oregon allowed a non-binary option on ID cards and … Continue reading OPTION “X”

Find the spiritual lessons in sports               The Christian life is one of examination. For spiritual growth to happen, we must be diligent in seeking what God says about the things that we connect to in life. Almost everyone in … Continue reading Spiritual Lessons in Sports

The Day My Brother Bit My Big Toe! Way before “Charlie, you bit my finger” got popular, I was bitten by my brother Mike on the big toe. Brotherly love you might call it….  The situation was not unique as … Continue reading The Day My Brother Bit My Big Toe

Talking with Little Ones about Death I have a very sensitive 6 year-old boy. Recently we watched a movie where one of the lead actors died. It really scared him and led to a lot of tears. I started to … Continue reading Talking with Little Ones about Death

If you have more than one child, you may find that it is easier to connect with certain ones more than others. Maybe one has a similar sense of humor or sees the world a little more like you do … Continue reading The Child I DON’T Naturally Connect with

I remember when my wife first came to me with the idea of adoption. I wasn’t open to it at all. Several years had went by in our marriage without being able to have children. After an operation, and a … Continue reading Thanking God for Infertility

What if… Your kid actually made it to a professional level? The chance of your child actually playing as a professional athlete as you might already know are miniscule (more will be shared about this). But, let’s say that your child made it to the Olympics. Continue reading Sports on Sunday’s: A Look at a Great Example