Category Archives: Family

Ten Years Later

Ten years ago, Sunny and I made the decision to move to Huntsville, Alabama. We’d spent the first three years of our marriage in Kingsport, Tennessee. I worked as the youth minister for the Northeast Church of Christ there, which … Continue reading

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Hebrews 13 – Let Brotherly Love Continue

Reading for Monday, Aug 6: Hebrews 13 “Let brotherly love continue,” (v1). I love this verse. I came across it early on in my ministry and it’s been one of those verses that’s been a constant companion for me throughout … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember Vol. 18

Here are a few of the funny things Sunny told me Jackson said today: Jackson: Mom, do you know what holds our bodies together? Mom: Well, what do you think, Jackson? Jackson: Your belly button! Because it’s a button! If … Continue reading

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Matthew 19

Matthew 19   The Kingdom of God is sometimes thought of as some sort of “out there” or “up there” reality. It’s the stuff of heaven, an unclarified vision of eternity to come. But when Jesus teaches on the Kingdom, … Continue reading

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My New Favorite Picture

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Matthew 1

Reading for Monday, June 11: Matthew 1 Matthew’s Gospel begins with the birth of Jesus, preceded by a typical Ancient Near-Eastern genealogy. While we’re tempted to skip through this list of names, this would’ve been very important in Matthew’s time … Continue reading

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God Has Been Gracious

5 years ago, I had no idea what God was about to do. Sure, I knew we were about to go to the hospital and that we’d be welcoming our youngest child, a son, into the world. But I had … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 2012

I realize it’s been a LONG time since I’ve made a “real” post on the blog. Between work, family, coaching baseball, moving, grad school, and writing my daily Bible reading thoughts, I have very little time to write “recreationally” anymore. … Continue reading

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What I’m Loving, March 2012

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of these. Here’s a random smattering of things I’ve been enjoying lately. American Idol with my kids. Everybody knows American Idol is a long-in-the-tooth franchise: the ratings are slipping, the contestants are … Continue reading

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1 Peter 3

Reading for Friday, Feb. 24: 1 Peter 3 Sorry I’m a little late in posting the comments for today’s reading. Got in late from Honduras last night and I’ve been running around all day trying to get some things done! … Continue reading

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