Category Archives: Family

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

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Marriage Matters

The Mayfair church will be hosting a free marriage enrichment seminar Sunday, June 27 – Wednesday, June 30. For nearly 15 years, Jerry and Lynn Jones have toured the country, presenting the Marriage Matters conference in 42 states. Jerry and … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 9

Last night, our Bible story was about God’s promise to Abraham that the Messiah would come from his descendants. The kids asked what “Messiah” meant; I told them it meant Jesus was sent from God, that He was God’s “anointed … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember: Vol. 8

I always want to remember the way Abby Kate says “chicken parmesan “. We’ll go to Olive Garden and she’ll ask, “Daddy, are you going to order chicken Farmer John?” It cracks me up. _______________ I also love how Jackson … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 7

Last night before bed, Joshua and I sat down to watch a little Sunday night baseball. During the commercial, he turns to me and says, “Daddy? Do you think Albert Pujols could come over to our house sometime and play … Continue reading

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Lebanon

These are pictures of my hometown, Lebanon, Tennessee. It was completely slammed by yesterday’s storm, as were many towns in middle Tennessee. Prayers are with all our friends and family in the area.

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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

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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

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 6

The other night, on the way to tee ball, we passed this old guy on the interstate. He was balding with hair on the side but no hair on top, glasses, driving his convertible with the top down. As we … Continue reading

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I’m Not Sure I’m Ready For This

I’ve been meaning to write this all day today, but I’m just now finding the time. So yesterday was a big day for my little girl. We had her eyes checked a few months back and the doctor recommended that … Continue reading

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