As a parent, I “blow it” pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it’s when I lose my temper and yell at the kids. Other times, it’s when I burp out loud at the dinner table right after I’ve scolded one of my boys for doing the same thing. With most of my parenting blunders, I’m instantly aware of the mistake which gives me the opportunity to apologize and try to correct it, but I’ve found that some of the... Read more
As a parent, I "blow it" pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it's when I lose my temper and yell at the kids. Other times, it's when I burp out loud at the dinner table right after I've scolded... Read more
My life has been shaped by death. I know that probably sounds kind of morbid, but I’m not obsessed with zombies or anything. My unique experiences around death have given me a profound appreciation for life. Let me explain… As I was growing up, my Mom was a Hospice nurse who would care for patients in their final days of life. Sometimes, I would go with her on her house calls and I’d sit at the bedside of a man... Read more
We all can be hard to love sometimes, but I’ve found that people usually need love the most in those moments when they “deserve” love the least. This true story below changed my life and my thinking about love and I believe it could do the same for you. My Aunt Laurie is one of the most lovable people you’ll ever meet. She has a contagious joy and her laughter fills the room from the moment she walks in the... Read more
Have you ever felt like you should do something, but you really didn’t want to do it? This tug-of-war between my selfishness and my conscience happens more thank I’d like to admit. There have been so many times my selfish side wins out and I completely and willfully ignore an opportunity for a life-changing moment. There have been other times when I swallow my pride and say “Yes” to God. Those are the moments that have become turning points in my life... Read more
Have you ever felt like you should do something, but you really didn’t want to do it? This tug-of-war between my selfishness and my conscience happens more thank I’d like to admit. There have been so many times my selfish side wins out and I completely and willfully ignore an opportunity for a life-changing moment. There have been other times when I swallow my pride and say “Yes” to God. Those are the moments that have become turning points in my life... Read more
We live in an age of technology where most people spend more time with their cell phones than they spend with their husbands or wives. All this technology overload has done some significant damage to marriages which my wife, Ashley, and I discuss in our short YouTube video on why Your iPhone might be hurting your marriage. Despite the negative drawbacks our phones can potentially have on our relationships, these tiny supercomputers can also be a powerful tool for building relationships. If... Read more
In 1972, Stanford University conducted a groundbreaking study which unlocked a powerful insight into human behavior. Hundreds of children from all walks of life were brought onto campus and given what is now famously known as, “The Marshmallow Test.” Essentially, the test was very basic. The child would sit at a table and a researcher would place one marshmallow in front of the hungry kid and then give this proposition, “This is your marshmallow. You can eat it now if you... Read more
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“Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” Nehemiah 4:14 I love being a Dad. It’s by far the hardest job I’ve ever had, but despite the diapers, tantrums, spills, stains, arguments, and backtalk, I wouldn’t trade it for the world! I love my kids more than I can describe in words, and I recognize that they are a gift from God. They bring me... Read more
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