Make your moments and time so powerful and joyful in your child’s life that those moments and memories outlive you. There are no guarantees about how much time you have on this earth and in this life. Yet, you can make the time you do have matter. Your encounters with the friends, peers, and colleagues … Continue reading Moments That Matter
Category: Parenting
Reflections about parenting and raising children through the sucesses and failures of life.
A Worthy Fall
After three weeks of successfully, in my opinion, beginning my journey into cycling and two beautiful days of twenty mile rides (42 miles) I fell. I did not fall in any of my efforts. My process is strategic and safe. I have the proper riding garments, helmet, gloves, and I take all the necessary precautions … Continue reading A Worthy Fall
Beautiful Contentment
One of the things I will miss when the quarantine is over is watching my sons grow up right in front of me. Parenting by all accounts has its challenges. However, the beautiful thing is watching something God has gifted you with grow right in front of you. Since I entered the workforce, I have … Continue reading Beautiful Contentment
Image Bearers
Kids are mirrors and adults are the images they reflect. Every single day you have the opportunity to show your child who you are. They will experience the most wonderful things about you, like your smile. They will experience the not so wonderful things about you, like grumpy straight-faced non-verbal’s that make you look like … Continue reading Image Bearers
Parents, Children, and the Curse 1
During this time of sheltering-in-place one of the many things all can work on is spending time with our sons and daughters. There is much comedic banter about the challenges and difficulties of parenting. And yes, parenting does come with its challenges. However, we ought to use this time as opportunity to enjoy our sons … Continue reading Parents, Children, and the Curse 1
Dad Wars: Managing it All
Being a husband, being a dad, being a professional, being a dreamer, being a visionary, being a homeowner, being, being, and more being. The pressure of being a father brings with it many challenges. How many of the challenges are legitimate? How many of them are illegitimate? How many of them come along with the … Continue reading Dad Wars: Managing it All
Ruled Nation. Failed Home.
David ruled a nation but failed to care for his home. His daughter was raped. His son was murdered. The murderous son tried to overthrow David. And this was all between three of his children in his own home. Service to THE HOUSE (THE CHURCH) does not excuse negligence in your house. Absalom was the … Continue reading Ruled Nation. Failed Home.
