Post Holiday Lesson

I hope that it is ok to post this. I would think that it is, as many others shared this on Facebook after he re-posted this. A pastor friend of mine, Richard Jordan, re-shared a blog that he wrote over 10 years ago. I shared it on Facebook, and my buddy Max commented on my … Continue reading Post Holiday Lesson →

My Christmas Wish To You

With Christmas just days away, I thought I would take a moment and write a Christmas wish to you. Yes, you. Many of my followers are friends on Facebook, however, there are many of you who only know me from this blog. I wanted to be sure to extend holiday wishes to you before I … Continue reading My Christmas Wish To You →

“I Miss Us”

Today, our baby boy is one month old. Ella turned 21 months old yesterday. Where did that time go? As you can imagine, life at our house is constant chaos. It's a whole new ball game with two under two. Now that I am back to work, Sam is getting the bulk of the chaos … Continue reading “I Miss Us” →

Just Running in the Rain

I shared this on my Facebook page today, and thought it worthy to share as a short blog entry. I had a doctor appointment this morning. There were some sprinkles and rain showers on the drive there, but they had pretty much stopped when I arrived. They must have been busy, as I didn't end … Continue reading Just Running in the Rain →

Be careful for nothing …

I needed to read this verse tonight. The Greek word translated "careful" in verse 6 is (μεριμνάω) merimnáō. It literally means "to be anxious" or "to be troubled with cares." Anxious is defined: experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. So the verse is saying "Don't be … Continue reading Be careful for nothing … →

Birthday Recap

On Saturday, I celebrated birthday 51. I worked the night before, so I came home and literally went to bed. Sam and I had plans, so I wanted to get some sleep before we left. Even before the clock struck midnight, my Facebook was blowing up with countless birthday wishes. When I woke up, there … Continue reading Birthday Recap →

Social Media Spring Cleaning

I was forced to do a bit of clean up to one of my social media accounts today. I am not really sure how I missed this one particular person when I went through the "followers" previously, but I did. This follower decided to make themselves known by commenting on a post I made. By … Continue reading Social Media Spring Cleaning →

Happy 1st Birthday, Ella

My wife made the observation that last night we laid our 11 month old daughter down to bed for the last time. She woke up a one year old! She's no longer our baby. She's our toddler! My wife also noted that today she realized the truth in the old saying "The days are long, … Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday, Ella →

A Smile Amid Chaos

All you had to do this week was turn on the news, check your social media page, or surf the internet to see the chaos going on in the world. As an American, it makes me sad to see the state of the country. The division within the country is just sickening. Abraham Lincoln quoted … Continue reading A Smile Amid Chaos →

I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir”

I'm still trying to process the loss of my friend, Tom Shaner. He passed away just before Christmas. He was my high school band director. He was more than just a friend to me (and many others). He was a mentor, a leader, a counselor, a cheerleader, a boss, a role model, an advisor, and … Continue reading I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir” →