God Had Other Plans

God Had Other Plans

Have you ever felt stretched just a little further than you thought you could handle? Last weekend, our family came home from a week out of town to a flooded basement. So, if you were wondering what we did with our weekend… it wasn’t what we planned.  Carpet...
School’s Out! Now What?

School’s Out! Now What?

School’s out recently. And just like that, summer is here. For a lot of families, that means schedules loosen up, the kids are home more, and there’s actually a window of time that doesn’t come around all year… unstructured, unhurried time with your...
For Better or Worse — 25 Lessons From 25 Years

For Better or Worse — 25 Lessons From 25 Years

My wife and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage tomorrow. God has been so good to us!  Marriage is a gift. Looking back in the rearview mirror, here are 25 random lessons from 25 remarkable years.  Learn to fight fair. Don’t get historical. “Fine” never...
The Power of One-on-One Time

The Power of One-on-One Time

“Dad, can we go on one last date together?” Those were the words my 22-year-old daughter said to me just before she got married last weekend. There’s something incredibly special about spending individual time with each of your children. Truly listening to their...