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I Got a Car and I Bought A Car

It seemed to fit all of our criteria, but our son was not excited about driving Grandma’s car. After talking with several friends we came to the following strategy. Continue reading

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Room Improvements Make Great Dad and Daughter Memories

Dads and sons have many natural opportunities through sports, outdoors, and hobbies to find opportunities to spend time together.  It is often more difficult to find opportunities for Dads to spend time sharing an activity with their daughters.  Let me … Continue reading

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Learning to Finish What You Start Even When The Project Doesn’t Work Out

My son was over his head and really would have preferred to back out of the project. My neighbor and I discussed the situation and recognizing this was as much about teaching a life lesson to my son as it was about fixing the problem thought it would be good to push through the problem and work toward a satisfactory solution. Continue reading

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The Light of the World that Darkness Cannot Overcome

What is most amazing is that in Matthew 5:14 Jesus tells us as His disciples that “You are the light of the world.” We, as His disciples, become the representation of the light God and Jesus in the world that we operate. We are His ambassador and representative to shine in the darkness. It is we that are charged to work by the power of the Holy Spirit to illuminate the hearts and minds of men. It is we that, by representing Truth, become the light to the world that overcomes darkness and glorifies our Father in heaven. We(you and me) are charged to continue the very work of Jesus. Continue reading

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The Power of A Testimony

The power of telling of your personal encounter with God and His blessing on your life is the most natural, genuine, and impactful way to share your faith with others. Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye To A Family Pet

This blog post describes our thoughts and experience of losing our family pet rabbit, Mason. I offer some tips to consider when your family pet dies. Continue reading

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Family Activity: How to Teach Your Children to Treasure God’s Word

This is a story of an activity to do with your kids that takes a little creativity and planning, but will illustrate and teach our children to treasure God’s word. Continue reading

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Leading with Truth and Love

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to encounter Jesus face to face as he mixed with the people in the towns, on the roads, or in the marketplace?  What were the attractive qualities that caused men … Continue reading

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Extremely Serious With a High Potential for Death

Sometimes God makes family leaders lie down, takes us to quiet waters where family leaders can restore their soul to be used in your family for His namesake. Continue reading

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Raising Up Living Stones

 A couple of weeks ago I visited a friend’s office and noticed a pile of rocks on a piece of cardboard in the middle of his very nice conference table.  I couldn’t help but ask about the rocks and he … Continue reading

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