Another garage sale done. As Terry and I pack, prepare to move and get ready to take our last of four kids to college, I came across these words by Dennis Rainey, the director of Family Life who wrote this back in 1987. Seemed appropriate. Enjoy...but you might wanna grab a Kleenex first. One day when the kids... Continue Reading →
Matthew’s Vest
The knot in my stomach would not go away. Every time I thought about it, the pain only got worse. Maybe I could try to forget it. But how could I forget? It was a priceless and irreplaceable gift. It was Matthew’s sheriff vest that Nanny made from Papa’s deer skin. He had worn it... Continue Reading →
The 5 Love Languages
Each of us has a love language. Gary Chapman has over 30 years of helping and healing marriages. The principles of love languages work for any relationship. Since 1992, his book has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into 40 languages. Here is an excerpt from his site on The 5 Love Languages® with... Continue Reading →
9 Lifestyle Energy Drainers
One month last year, our electric bill came back very high. My secretary commented, “You are paying too high a price!” She suggested calling an electrician to come and check our connections to assure that no one was “stealing” energy from our house. It works the same way in our life. We end up paying... Continue Reading →
50 Rules for Dads of Daughters
Hey Dad! Do you have any daughters? I have been blessed with two of them. 50 Rules for Dads of Daughters is a must read for us. Terry, my wife sent it to me and said I do pretty good at #1. If you want to leave a legacy with your daughter, love deeply, lead... Continue Reading →
