Category: Family
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He’ll Do It Again
I’m not a big “things” person. I don’t have to HAVE the latest model of anything. You won’t find me in a line waiting to upgrade to the newest (fill-in-the-blank.) We live simple. Our house is small, built in the 1950s, and home to a lot of people, a dog, and three fish. We don’t…
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Enough is Enough
She stopped me in my tracks today. Darlene, one of our church family members, dropped by Cadence / RiverChurch earlier and in the course of our conversation said “I just can’t bear the thought of people going through our trash for food!” That’s what slapped me in the face. “Who’s going through our trash, Darlene?”…
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Lost and Found
Roy came in today. He looked lost. He hasn’t slept well or at all in days. His wife passed away unexpectedly three weeks ago. Since then he’s been trying to make sense of life. Now that she’s gone he’s going to have to pay more than he can afford to stay in their apartment. …
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His Questions…
I love them. They’re as random as the clouds that pass over my head but they fill my heart with joy every time he asks them. My son’s questions. They generally happen when it’s just him and me riding along in the car. He’ll be quiet for the longest time, then, out of no where,…
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The Mandate
It was almost ten years ago, when Kristia and I came back to Chattanooga, to determine for certain that this was the place that God was leading us to as we began to sense a time of transition dawning over our lives. My mentor, friend, and local history expert, Kevin took Kristia and I on…
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#MCM: The Gift of Interruption
So, I’ve missed a couple of Man Challenge Monday’s (#mcm), but I’m back on track, today, at least, so let’s get going. I truly believe its one of my biggest pet peeves – interruption. Around our house it happens all the time. I’ll be talking to my wife and one of our brood comes…
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My Dangerous Back to School Prayer
I had to be at work before my kids left for school today. I’m going to miss this years “First day of – – – – Grade” photos. But my wife has that covered. I woke up early though praying for them, and I thought I would share this prayer with you, for your kids…
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Coffee Together: Squat & Watch
(My apologies for my short hiatus from our regular Wednesday “Coffee Together” posts. There was no huge outcry at my absence, but just in case someone did notice, I apologize. My last three weeks have been pretty packed. Nevertheless, I’m back so let me share.) The phone rang a little over an hour ago, and…
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#mcm: Don’t say stupid stuff
So I have a little less than an hour to give you my “Man Challenge Monday (#mcm).” Guys – Don’t say stupid stuff! Now I know that’s like saying to our wive’s “Don’t buy anything when you go to Target!” It’s practically impossible, because. . . well we do say stupid stuff and often. Just…
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#MCM: Check your face
I have a little routine I try to follow before I leave my house: Check my hair. Check my teeth. Check my fly. Keys. Wallet. All systems are go. But over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been made increasingly more aware of the need to check my face. I shared this thought with our…