My wife and I have experienced loss and grief and have watched a number of others work through various types of grief. Whether losing a job, a child, suffering through an accident; life is full of times of loss, pain, grief, and uncertainty. Although a deep subject […]
Category: Personal Stories
The Little Moments That Shape A Life
I had a dream last night that encapsulated a few little moments that shaped my life. Awkward, embarrassing moments and disconcerting ones. Here are a few examples of some true stories from my past: A Moment of Extreme Hypocrisy After becoming a believer during my […]
Confounded By Those Who Write Others Off
I am confounded by those who write others off. I don’t think I’ve ever done it in my life. Disagreements, awkwardness, relational struggles, and/or distance? Sure. But to simply write someone off? Weird. To those who have written me off: it won’t be reciprocated. I’m […]
Embrace Your Weaknesses
Embrace your weaknesses…and then strangle them. Just don’t try to do it by yourself. I write these words as a man who is still at the beginning stages of figuring out how to do this. As a follower of the Scriptures, think about all the […]
Do As I Do Not Do
Ever do something, shake your head, and ask yourself, “What the hell is wrong with you?” I do. Frequently. If you’re honest, you do too. For me it is often with diet and exercise. My latest example was today. I was feeling a bit down […]
Debating Others
I’ve come to the conclusion that one should never debate another unless there is a sincere care/love for the other person. Debating almost never changes hearts or minds. But a civil, factual debate with sincere love and care for the other creates mutual respect and […]
Time Is Strange
Time is strange. I just realized recently that I’m the age my parents were when I graduated from high school. I have a nine and 11 year old. In less than five years I’ll have been married as long as I was single. I’ve lived […]
A Look Back At Personal Posts
A look back at personal posts can be a healthy way to see where you’ve been and where you are. I sometimes get a little insight in to where I’m going which can, at times, be both encouraging and scary. I was telling someone earlier […]
A Tiny Retrospective
The last time I posted was on November 25 so here is a tiny retrospective on my month and my year. Crazy how time flies. Here’s the scoop: I spent the 27th and 28th in Rochester, MN accompanying my grandfather to Mayo Clinic to have […]
Haters Gonna Hate
My son informed me that a child at school hears stories at home from their parent(s) about how I’m a compromiser, I’m weak, and that I’m not good at my job. This child, according to Kyle, doesn’t quite know what to think about all that. […]