Category Archives: Fathering

Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Being his father has produced lots of “proud” … Continue reading →

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God’s Own Heart: Token

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his … Continue reading →

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God’s Own Heart: Jesse

Posted on September 2, 2015 by

I’ve been studying the life of David lately and I’ve decided to do a series about him entitled, “God’s Own Heart.” For the past few years, I’ve been struck by something as I read the Bible: I have a hard … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 29: Andrew McCutchen and Maroon 5

Posted on July 9, 2015 by

Proud parenting moment: I’m watching the Cardinals / Pirates game tonight and my 11-year old daughter walks into the room and immediately says, “Isn’t that Andrew McCutchen?” Why, yes. Yes it is, sweetie. Keep in mind that in years gone … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

Tonight was a really special night for our church family. Our 4th and 5th grade boys led our evening worship service. At Mayfair, our young men spend a few months working through a Leadership Training class on Wednesday nights, learning … Continue reading →

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They Will Remember

Posted on October 20, 2014 by

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 →

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Children and the Expectation of Leadership

Posted on October 9, 2014 by

“What’s next?” “What are we doing tonight, Dad?” “What’s the game plan for tomorrow?” So we’re on vacation this week. All week long, the kids have been full of questions. To a certain degree, this is par for the course. … Continue reading →

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