I thought I would change it up tonight. Instead of my normal post, here’s a video. There’s a guitar involved and a song you may have never heard unless you’re of a certain age. I’m not of a certain age, but my parents are. And they’re the reason I know this song. I hope youContinue reading “In the Valley”
Tag Archives: Jesus
The Blessings
I have tried to write this post ten times tonight. I keep getting up to deal with something. Son #1 is sick, and he’ll come in here every few minutes needing to tell us something. Son #2 is sick as well and will wake up when Son #1 moves around. Then, someone will start crying.Continue reading “The Blessings”
The Intervention
She was a young lady, barely knee-high to a grasshopper. Her momma was off visiting relatives in the neighboring state. She was one of the last children living at home and wanted to fix breakfast for her Daddy and brother. They were cutting and hauling wood from the nearby forest. It was early in theContinue reading “The Intervention”
The Story
Son #1 has been particularly interested in the biblical account of the crucifixion — from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Ascension and Second Coming. He enjoys reenacting each story. “Hey, Dad, let’s go to my room and tell the story of Jesus on the cross!” “Let’s do it in the living room.” “But theContinue reading “The Story”
The Restart
Sometimes, parents feel like they haven’t done well at parenting. It’s a never-ending learning experience. I feel that way about being a husband as well. Most days, I feel like I failed, but I always wake up with the determination to be the best dad and husband I can be. Here are my thoughts onContinue reading “The Restart”
