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
3 Ways to Make Discipline Easier
“Sit up to the table in your chair, Landon. It’s time for dinner,” I said cheerfully. Not a millisecond later came that boisterous and very powerful word from our defiant two-year-old, “No!” No?! What happened to the sweet innocent boy I used to rock to sleep? Our compliant little (I mean, big) eater who… View Post
3 Ways to Make Prayer Matter With Your Kids
When we sit down as a family for dinner, we begin in prayer. Our 22-month-old son Landon is often the first to remind us, by holding out his little hands and repeating, “A-men, A-men, A-men.” Yesterday, at least five times throughout the meal, Landon held out his hands to pray. I finally had to say,… View Post
You’ll Never Believe What My Wife Gave Me For Father’s Day
My wife, Christi, is the sentimental one in our relationship. For my first Father’s Day, she had a hardcover book made with pictures of Landon and I together throughout his first year of life. This Father’s Day, she topped it. Here’s what she gave me this year: The sacrifice of choosing to be… View Post