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Category Archives: Dad
Machoism and Masculinity: Dispatches from the Vacuum Cleaner
I’ve grown up in a world where machoism has been confused with masculinity. You probably know what I mean. Machoism is being a “real” man. It’s the belief that “real” men don’t cry or express any emotion at all…except anger. … Continue reading
My Partner in Crime
I have added a new member to my fantasy baseball team’s front office. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Top Ten: Johnny Cash
A friend of mine has recently been posting his “top ten” lists of favorite songs by some of his favorite artists. He’s inspired me to do the same thing and, after a draining couple of days, I thought I’d have … Continue reading
They Will Remember
Twenty-seven years ago today, at the age of forty-six, my father passed away. I was ten years old at the time and, needless to say, his passing was one of the two or three most profoundly defining moments of my … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Dad, Devotional, Faith, Family, Fathering
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For Tara
The prophet Isaiah spoke of one who was “acquainted with grief.” Unfortunately, for some grief is less a mere acquaintance and more an unwelcome associate, an unbidden sojourner that can’t be shaken. My sister Tara is one such individual. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Dad, Disappointment, Family, Mom, My Girls, Tara
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The Sons of Greatness
In Ken Burns’ fabulous documentary Baseball, there’s an anecdote about Willie “Pops” Stargell. In 1971, Stargell’s Pirates won the World Series in 7 games, defeating the defending-champion Baltimore Orioles. Stargell, an eventual Hall of Famer, had a particularly brutal series … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Books, Dad, Family
Tagged Cormac McCarthy, Father's Day, The Road, Willie Stargell
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A Penny Is Just A Penny
When is a penny “just a penny”? Depends, I guess. While we were in the hospital for Sunny’s surgery, part of my daily ritual was to run downstairs to the cafeteria to grab a little breakfast and bring it back … Continue reading
Posted in Dad, General, Humor
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A Pessimist’s Take on Hope
My Dad was a pretty negative guy. When I was growing up, I could never go to my friends’ swimming parties. When I asked why, my Dad would say, “Because you don’t know how to swim.” “How am I supposed … Continue reading
Posted in Dad, Devotional, Eschatology, Faith, God, Hope, Kingdom Values, Theology
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Easter Thoughts: Resurrection
Today I had the opportunity to worship at my “home church”, College Hills in Lebanon, Tennessee. When you’re in full time ministry, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to go back “home” for Sunday service; in my 10+ years of … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Dad, Devotional, Eschatology, Faith, Family, God, Gospel, Huntsville, Jesus, Kids, Love God, Ministry, Mom, Scripture
Tagged Easter Sunday 2010
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