We just finished an amazing weekend of worship, reflection on the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ, spending time with family, and looking toward the future. We look backward at what Christ has done so that we can more clearly see our present and so that we can look ahead to the hope that He… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Family
Random Thinking
Last night, I couldn't get to sleep. My mind was racing. Finally, I drifted off, but not before I ran through a dozen different subjects. I've been told by friends that I have adult ADD. Maybe so. It would explain a lot. Normally, I write essays for this blog because it is really rewarding for… Continue Reading
If You’re Going To San Francisco . . .
My daughter, Ashtyn, was born 10 years ago this May. I cannot believe that the time has gone by so fast. It seems like just yesterday that I was holding her in one hand while giving her a bath under the faucet in our kitchen sink. When she was first born, she would cry with… Continue Reading
The Contents of My 5 Year Old’s Backpack
I don't have a picture of it, but I wish I did. The other day, Erika came to me with Kieran's backpack in her hand. She showed me what was inside and I could only smile. It made my heart warm. Inside his brand new backpack that he got for completing his Upwards Basketball season,… Continue Reading
Kid Pics
Last fall, our family went exploring through the countryside of central Alabama on a Saturday looking for fun stuff to do. I took these pics and meant to post them a long time ago, but forgot. So, here we are at a farm that was holding some type of fall festival. Enjoy. It was a really great day. … Continue Reading
Family Worship and Devotion
This is NOT a post about how spiritual we are or how perfect our kids are. Far from it. I am tempted to not even write this because it could appear that I am trying to say, "Look what we're doing! Look what we're doing!" Again, that is not the case. Please hear my heart… Continue Reading
It’s the Most Wonderful Week of theYear!!!
My favorite week of the year started yesterday (between Christmas and New Year's). We have family visitng, presents are everywhere, we just ate brunch a little while ago, and we just had a foosball tournament with the new foosball table. Peyton, my 7 year old son, is beating everyone like 21-3. He is ridiculous. Caelan… Continue Reading
Give That Pig a Ten!
My 7 year old son, Peyton, was watching an animal talent show on Animal Planet a few minutes ago and he came and told me about a pig that was playing the piano. He said, "Daddy, there was this pig that was playing the piano. He played, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." One of the judges gave… Continue Reading
Russell Moore on Spiritual Warfare, the Family, and the Rule of Appetites
Either the prophetic cry regarding our lifestyle choices and pursuit of the American Dream is getting louder, or I am just paying closer attention. As our economy tanks and our culture declines, I think that more and more Christians will begin to consider how we are living. Russell Moore from Southern Seminary takes aim at… Continue Reading
Losing Stuff. Finding God.
Last night we had our life group meeting at our home. It was really more like a big party than it was a "meeting." That is how it works with our small group. We have anywhere from 7-9 families each week and there are a bunch of children. It is a lot of fun and… Continue Reading