Category Archives: Family

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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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 5

Last night at dinner, the kids got their Cheez-Its and juice and started playing Lord’s Supper. They got it mostly right, except for when they prayed for the “fruit of the wine”. ____________________ I want to remember how Jackson says … Continue reading

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Things I Want To Remember, Vol. 4 (or “Thingers” for short)

Yesterday, Joshua was telling me about his finger, how he got a cut on it. From a distance, it sounded like he was saying the word properly. But when he got up close, that’s when I heard it: “See, Dad. … Continue reading

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New Blogs!

A quick house keeping item: you may have noticed a few new additions to my “Blogroll” sidebar on the left. My nephew Micah is a fledgling photographer and he’s had a photo blog for quite some time; I’m just getting … Continue reading

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March for Babies 2010

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. About 12.5 million babies are born too early each and every year. I went into preterm labor … Continue reading

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