Category Archives: Kids

The Sermon on the Mount 10

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. — Matthew 5.8 As I sit down to write this, our community is still in shock. Last Friday, a young fourteen year old boy was shot in the back … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 3

Tonight on the way home from church: Abby Kate: “Joshua, I just wish I was you.” Joshua: “Why?” Abby Kate: “I don’t know. I just do.” Joshua: “Do you like getting in trouble or something?” __________ Yesterday, the kids were … Continue reading →

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Breadspread

I think its funny that Abby Kate calls her bedspread a “breadspread”. I thought “breadspread” was peanut butter.

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Hey Cutie!

Spoken by Joshua to his twin sister tonight as he walked past her on his way to his bedroom.

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Hotels in Heaven

Tonight I had one of those conversations with my daughter that I know I’ll never forget. As I was tucking her in bed, I noticed a pained look on her face. Abby Kate is my thinker. She spends time pondering … Continue reading →

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Turning Five

It’s hard for me to believe that my two oldest are turning five today. In many ways, I can’t believe they’re that old. But I also have a hard time remembering what my life was like before Abby Kate and … Continue reading →

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Another Man: William Bybee

The next entry in my Another Man series was devoted to my paternal grandfather, William Bybee. I originally wrote about his influence here, but a year later Granddaddy passed away and I had the highest honor of my ministry career: … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Alan Shates

With Father’s Day looming this week, my thoughts always turn toward my own father and the other men who have had a tremendous influence in my life. A few years ago, I came across a quote that stuck with me: … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jackson Cash!

Today our little man turns two years old! It’s hard for me to believe that our baby is now two. I know it’s cliche and all, but time really has flown by these past couple of years. Jackson, you are … Continue reading →

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Another Adventure in Parenting

Today I did something I never thought I’d do. Sunny and I got out this afternoon to plant some flowers while the kids were napping. We’d been outside for an hour or so and I hear the garage door open … Continue reading →

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