I don't like prayer. There. I said it. Why, you ask? If I have a bad day at work I can come home and ask my wife for a hug. Immediately she will throw her arms around me and tell me it's going to be okay. If my car breaks down I can go to … Continue reading Prayer. It’s frustrating.
Month: July 2016
Parenting & the Secret Service
My wife and I can't hit bull's eyes on gun targets, we don't wear cool shades, don't have fancy com-links in our ears, and we don't protect high ranking members of political society, but we do have the unique training required to be members of the Secret Service. Really all parents do. Unless you're a parent … Continue reading Parenting & the Secret Service
The 7 Stages of Long Trips with Children
Going on a long car trip with your kids? Planning that big vacation to the beach, grandma's house, Disney, or that random relative you have in Kansas? Are you worried or stressed? Concerned about how y0ou, your spouse, and your children are going to handle all of those miles in the car together? Well Doctor … Continue reading The 7 Stages of Long Trips with Children
In Response to Dallas
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye, To Canaan’s fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. All o’er those wide extended plains Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns, And scatters night away. (Chorus) I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the … Continue reading In Response to Dallas
The Mystery of Children
Today let us examine one of the great mysteries considered by parents everywhere. It's one of the truly baffling baffles which ever baffled a baffler, (shout-out to Dr. Seuss). Scientists have pondered. Investigators have investigated. Physicists have physicized. Journalists have journaled. Politicians have put forth legislation. Instructors have instructed. All around the world the great and mighty, … Continue reading The Mystery of Children
Abraham, the writer, talks to God
When Abraham intercedes for Sodom and God tells Abraham to keep writing.