"Say 'no' when you must, but 'yes' when you can". This is a statement I have found myself thinking numerous times the last few months. Usually, the thought comes to mind after I have said no, either repeatedly or harshly...
Vacation...I am looking forward to a visit to a lake area later this summer. I can't wait to go hiking. To relax on the hammock. To enjoy a cool breeze by the campfire overlooking the lake as the sunsets. But there is one reality that may prohibit me from enjoying all of that during our vacation...
...These are just some of the things I wish someone had told me...
A moment in time where I felt on top of the world and at the same time uncertain what I was going to do. Being a dad has not only been one of the greatest joys of my life, but also one of the most difficult, character shaping realities.
If you are anything like us, you have had some struggles in this season. What can we do to not just get through, but actually enjoy and thrive with our families? Great news...
My son just turned 7 this week. 7 years old. In the large scheme of life it's not old at all. However, it hit me one day driving him to school in the morning - he is already past the... Continue Reading →
This is the challenge and tension of relationship: to want to be close to someone without them changing what you do and who you are.
The truth is, if we can teach our kids how to face the things they do not like, we prepare them to experience more out of life. We prepare them to push through the hard things to get to the good things.
The last thing I saw was a beaming smile as he strolled into his school. The next time I saw him was with head low and tear-filled eyes. What happened? One word...
