Today’s post is shorter than usual because our family is busy celebrating the arrival of baby Emmalynn! Right now, sleep and free time are rare commodities. But Jenny and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Emma arrived on April 12–her exact due date–and weighed in at 8.8 lbs. She is happy and healthy. Our […]
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Happily married couples keep doing the same types of loving actions after they are married that they did before they said, “I do.” When my brother asks me what my plans are for the weekend, I will jokingly reply, “I’m going to lay on the couch, watch action movies, and eat junk food. I’ve attracted
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Fifteen years ago, ago I attended seminary and simultaneously interned at a large church in San Diego. During this time, I saw the power of storytelling dramatically played out! This small event made an enormous impact on me, as I vividly remember it many years later. One evening, our children’s pastor–who also happens to be one of the most skilled communicators I
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For the past few weeks, I have been posting less. In January, I wrote 3-5 times a week–and it was awesome! I hope to pick up the pace again soon. However, this month, two things have taken over. I’ve been consumed by family, and–as silly as it may sound–I have also been swept away by the mad-scientist
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This week I learned something new about the man behind the mouse. Walt Disney–who is a legend for his animation, creativity, and theme-parks–did not have an easy road to success. He did know how to push forward, in spite of his pain. As an adult, Walt proclaimed, “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my
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Deciding how to blog is different for everyone. Unlike a 9-5 job, there are no hard and fast rules attached. In blogging: There is no official start time. There is no one to tell you to go home and relax at the end of the day. There is no definitive end to the work. Some
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