Monthly Archives: July 2013

Finish Strong

A few years ago, I wrote about my respect and appreciation for my father-in-law, Alan Shates. In that blog post, I recounted the story of our twins who spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after being born … Continue reading

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Nine

Today is a special day around the Bybee home: we are celebrating Abby Kate and Joshua’s birthday! It’s hard to believe that it’s been nine years since these two were born. We used to joke that most people get to … Continue reading

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The Story: The Kingdom Torn In Two

1 Kings 12 describes the reign of Rehoboam, who succeeds Solomon on the throne of Israel. But Rehoboam is immediately faced with an important decision: will he lighten the load of service Solomon heaped upon the people? With Jeroboam standing … Continue reading

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The Story: The King Who Had It All

“What do you want?” That can be a dangerous question. But it’s an important question, a question we’re confronted with throughout our lives. From our earliest days, our parents ask us, “What do you want to be when you grow … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 20

It’s been a while since I’ve made one of these posts. I hope I can remember everything I wanted to post here! I really want to remember the prayers Joshua leads. Tonight at dinner, he thanked God for our nation, … Continue reading

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2013 MLB All-Star Ballot

With only a few days left to fill out your ballot, I’m here to help you cast your vote for the MLB All-Star Game. (Remember, now there’s something at stake! Home field advantage in the World Series! Which is an … Continue reading

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