Last Friday, I gave a eulogy at the one funeral I dreaded to attend most of my life. On November 5, my Dad, David E. Straub entered eternity with Jesus following a long battle with congestive heart failure. Some would say his heart took his life. But it was his heart that gave him life… View Post
The Secret Longing of a Mom
The celebration was about to begin. “One more paper to grade and this trip becomes gravy,” I said aloud, my voice echoing against the empty walls of my hotel room. It was 11:25AM late Friday morning. Scheduled to speak in five services that weekend, I was about to have lunch with the pastor of the… View Post
Safe House Sneak Peek: Chapter One
I’m super excited to offer you a sneak peek into Safe House. I know this is longer than a normal blog post, but I’m confident the few extra minutes you take this week will be worth it! But don’t take my word for it. Here’s an excerpt from someone who read it early: I… View Post
15 Unique Ways for Dad to Influence His Kids
Need a gift idea for Father’s Day? Last year I wrote about the greatest Father’s Day gift idea ever. If you have time, I encourage you to read about how to experience the “joyful moments” that connect us with our children. That post was written shortly after my dad received the news that his… View Post