Manly Dads Doing Girly Things
I consider myself to be a fairly manly Dad. I have lived in the woods for months at a time, have rebuilt a classic Ford Mustang, can grow a beard by just thinking about it, and can get myself in … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2013
Cyberbullying Part 2: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
The topic of cyberbullying resonated with many readers and especially with the high school and junior high class I teach at church. I teach the material from these blog posts on the following Sunday at church. (No reason to waste … Continue reading →
How Much Is Enough?
This weekend I set up at a parking lot sale with my parents. This was no ordinary parking lot sale. The event was sponsored by a local city and featured 50-60 individual selling ‘garage sale’ items in parking lot spaces. … Continue reading →
The Tooth Fairy
The tooth fairy came to visit our house this week. Our oldest child lost her first tooth with a mix of fear and excitement. And so begins our time of ‘hockey teeth’ smiles or tooth gap-osis as a friend put … Continue reading →
Cyberbullying: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
Time and again throughout the ‘Raising Good Kids’ posts we have looked at how media presents new and unprecedented challenges for parents and kids. These new challenges are clearly evident in the blight of cyberbullying. From The Headlines FLORIDA – … Continue reading →
The Value of a Second Opinion
In just the past year I have saved thousands of dollars for my family and my employer by getting a second opinion. From medical procedures to equipment repair it is always worth taking some time to get a second opinion. … Continue reading →
Amazon Prime: Is It Worth It?
Amazon is my first stop for price comparison and online shopping. Our children know ‘the box man’ by name and are excited to see him. We order small things like $0.39 ear rings for a gag gift, household staples that … Continue reading →
A Lesson From My Mother-in-Law
I know a good number of you probably clicked on this post after seeing the title, thinking I would reveal some sort of embarrassing story about my mother-in-law. Fooled you! I actually enjoy a good relationship with my in-laws and … Continue reading →
Internet Pornography: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
It is my belief that internet pornography will destroy more Christian homes than drugs and alcohol combined. Think about it for a second. How many marriages or families can you think of that have been broken or forever changed by … Continue reading →
Focus On What You CAN Control
I hope I am not the only one who allows life to quickly get out of control. One day I just realized that there were a lot of things that needed to change, a feeling that can be overwhelming. I … Continue reading →