You know the voices. The constant stream of what you’re not doing right or could be doing better. I don’t think I’m the only one who hears them. The voices leave me feeling inadequate, incapable, shameful, anxious, searching, spinning, spiraling. They come at me 24/7—most often from a small rectangular screen. We voluntarily stare at… View Post
The Best Father’s Day Gift Idea Ever!
My dad’s battle with congestive heart failure the past 23 years opened my eyes to a gift. Don’t misunderstand me. I wouldn’t wish what my dad has been through on anybody. Receiving three different heart pumps in six months has exhausted his body. His recovery is slow, but his will to live unmatched. Three… View Post
An Open Letter to Grandma and Grandpa: From Your Adult Children
A few weeks ago our family—my wife Christi, our two-year-old son and six-week-old daughter—all traveled to Pennsylvania to be with my dad as he had surgery. For two-and-a-half weeks this meant we were living with my mom and stepdad—or to put it another way, my wife’s in-laws. Moms, picture that for a moment—living with your… View Post
Making Memories, Praising Struggles, and Writing Meaningful Stories
I want to begin by thanking each of you for your prayers for my dad the past few weeks. I don’t say this lightly. I believe in a God who suffered more than I’ll ever know so that I could experience a joy deeper than I ever deserve. There’s no question the pain my… View Post