There are few things that produce nearly as much joy as your child saying, "I love you," and knowing it is genuine. Likewise, there are few things as infuriating as that same child ignoring your instructions and then feigning an apology before going right back to what upset you in the first place. Obviously my... Continue Reading →
Some Lessons Learned From My Little One (Part 7)
Today we had a birthday party for my little boy. He’s still very young and after his nap took a little while to warm up to the small group who came to celebrate with us. The presents and delicious brownies my wife made helped quite a bit. By about hour two he was giddy... Continue Reading →
One Last Lesson
It's been almost two weeks since I had an episode of Star Wars Rebels to look forward to. For four years I followed the series about a bunch of idealistic misfits who manage to become a major force for change in the fictional far, far away galaxy. It's the first TV series I can recall... Continue Reading →
Just a Second
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. - Romans 8:18 1.5 seconds. That’s about how long it takes to go from the top of Disney World's Splash Mountain to its bottom. In 2014, my wife, brother-in-law, and I... Continue Reading →
Before and Beyond the Grave
The other day I was thinking about how short life is, particularly compared to the incomprehensible stretch of eternity. James the half-brother of the Lord said, “…yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” (James... Continue Reading →