Last night, we asked Andrew to pray before we ate. Some my balk at the practice, but we find it a good way to remind us, and especially our boys, whence came our meal. This night, though, followed kind of a rough day for Andrew, behaviorally, so, in his prayer, he asked God to forgive …
Tonight, I went to one of our favorite restaurants, Qdoba, just me and the boys. As we’re sitting there eating, Andrew (our five year old) is looking at the television (as it is impossible to sit where you can’t see or hear one), and this conversation happens: Andrew: "There’s John McCain!" Me (making assumptions): "That’s …
With Friends Like These…
Andrew started kindergarten yesterday. It’s hard to believe that day has already come. It was certainly harder on us than it was him. We took him to his class and helped him find his seat, then we kinda drifted to the side of the room as the other parents did, likely as reluctant to leave …
I just watched Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Please don’t do that again. Thank you, Jason Lee
Recently, my church hosted a Hawk Nelson concert (which caused some heartburn for some in our congregation ;). The opening band was a Tulsa-based band called Capital Lights. While I enjoyed their set, it’s hard to get a good feel for a band when you hear them the first time at a concert, though I …
Every summer, a lot of churches have what they call No Tie July. The basic idea is this: “It’s hot out there! Let’s dress a little more coolly.” Overall, I think it’s a fine thing to do (especially since I don’t often wear a tie in the other 11 months). I would like to propose, …
I love the Marines; I find their attitude of team work, sacrifice, and quiet (and well-deserved) self-confidence a nice contrast to what I see as the in-it-for-me angle the Army seems to have taken of late. The Navy (which does have the world’s best pilots) and Air Force are cool and all, but they do …