Growing up, I grew to dislike weekends. Unlike many other kids my age, weekends at our home were not about lounging by the pool or hanging out at the beach. Unlike the popular 80’s song by Debbie Deb, weekends at […]
It was a day like so many others before it. I walked into work, sat at my computer, checked my emails, and started my day. Then, about thirty minutes into my day, I see co-workers heading toward the conference room. […]
Historically every Christmas, I know of a family that celebrates the day with food, gift exchanges, and spending time together. The day unfolds with the grandparents hosting a breakfast or dinner and inviting their kids and grandkids to the festive […]
“How about we go up to the air traffic control tower?” my friend, a US Airforce Colonel, asked my boys and me. Excitedly, we accepted and started making our way up the stairs. Before arriving at the tower, the Colonel […]
Rewards and recognition for what matters most As I sat in my son’s end-of-year school awards ceremony, I was impressed by the accomplishments of his peers. Whether earning straight A’s through all three years of middle school or competing in […]
Ways to free yourself from destructive guilt and shame. Guilt and shame are emotions that can be difficult to deal with, regardless of gender. However, it is often the case that men struggle with these feelings more than women. There […]
Make disciples like the mangrove. While finishing our morning Bible study, one of my sons made an excellent analogy. “You know, dad, it sounds like the mangrove trees around here. They have these seeds that are almost mature before they […]
The GPS and chart you need for your life. As we finished our lunch, I asked my bud about his boat. “So, did you ever sell that boat?” I asked. “I did and got a great deal on another used […]
Seeking kingdom treasure brings blessings, not curses. The other day while channel surfing, I came across a long-running TV series. The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television show that follows brothers and treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina. […]
Christ works intensely to restore, remake and revive us. While channel surfing, I came across an interesting TV reality series, Escape to the Chateau. This reality television series follows English couple Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree along with their family as […]
Don’t expect strawberries if you planted a lemon tree. I became obsessed with all things farming and hunting in my early teens. As such, I one day decided that I would start a vegetable garden in our backyard. My parents […]
May I have your attention! It seems that lately, my sons have gotten into the bad habit of going to bed late, causing difficulty in waking them up for school. So then the other day, in jest, I told them […]
