One of my goals as a Dad is to lead my children to Christ. Part of that includes teaching them to pray. We’re encouraged when they ask us to pray for them, which means they believe prayer works. But even better than that is when they start praying on their own accord. The boys haveContinue reading “The Prayers”
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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”
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Taking Down the Decor
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”
