Hard Times and HappinessMy 12-year-old son with down-syndrome has found a new way to instantly relate to others. He talks to new people by saying, “My name is…Oct 25, 2020Oct 25, 2020
From Empty to a Quarter TankI was in church this past sunday feeling empty when my father-in-law asked me how I was doing. I weighed the response in my mind and…Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020
Boys Don’t Cry, but Real Men Do.Those who know me know that I have a hard time shedding tears and that I’m a Jazz fan. I grew up the youngest of 9 kids in the 80’s. It was…Feb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019
Get Over Yourself!I look for spiritual sign posts in my life to better understand what I need. Lately this sign has been standing out, “Get Over Yourself!”…Nov 9, 2018Nov 9, 2018
The Utah Jazz Need to Go “All In”on Mimicking the Spurs to Get a RingSay what you want about coach Poppavich and his frustrating time-outs and his over reactions to Donald Trump fake news, the dude is loyal…Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Prophetic Parenting Advice… Not from Me.My wife and I have 5 wonderful kids from 1 - 11 years in age. They are the joy of our lives, but also the most difficult part. Depending on…Nov 6, 2017Nov 6, 2017
The Voices We Hear.I finished reading the book Following the Light of Christ into His Presence by John Pontius recently. I liked it so much that I re-read it…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Do you feel like retiring from parenting?I have my moments when I feel like retiring from parenting would be a great choice for both myself and for my kids. I got home after a long…Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017
How to Weather The Cycle of Suffering.A good friend of mine is struggling with some very serious stuff and is not in the best emotional space today. She told me with deep…Mar 7, 2017Mar 7, 2017
Who would you not want to see in Heaven?A friend of mine told me about some hard feelings he was having with his new in-laws early in his marriage; especially his father-in-law…Feb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017