I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

by | Apr 1, 2021 | Faith, Parenting

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I can still remember whining because he found more than me. Family...
Andy & Renie Are Expecting!

Andy & Renie Are Expecting!

by | Mar 5, 2021 | Parenting, Personal Growth

Recently we had the opportunity to have lunch with a young newly married friend whom we haven’t seen in a few months. After the usual banter and light gossip about the lives of mutual friends, we asked about his life now that he had been a husband for a while. His...
Song and Dance on the Battlefield

Song and Dance on the Battlefield

by | Jan 28, 2021 | Marriage, Parenting, Wisdom

A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This was the dance of war. Each had taken a rigid angry stance on opposite sides of their ballroom. In fact, the battle for this...
Keep Digging With a Smile

Keep Digging With a Smile

by | Dec 31, 2020 | Parenting, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of the prohibitive cost. Being a realist, he despised the weak, hopeful...
Just Don’t Do It

Just Don’t Do It

by | Dec 17, 2020 | Family, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships

Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun and food? Now it is true, most of us do have a person who is a – um – least favorite relative, but we tolerate even them on that...

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