Yearly Archives: 2012

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    Be There – On Parenting the Heart

    Much of the time I blow it.  But these past few months I’ve been focused on being present and engaged with my kids, and my wife, at the expense of so many other things… Teaching Abigail how to make beaded necklaces and sew a button Shooting bows, laser tag, picnics at a hidden lake Teaching...

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    Live Aloha – Proverbs from the 2012 Intensive

    pro·verb – /ˈprävˌərb/ noun: A wise saying of ancient origin At the close of the most recent Intensive retreat that many of us shared together, younger men had the rare and remarkable opportunity to hear proverbs from older men that have traveled much of the road before us. (Jeremiah 6:16) I want to reflect those...

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    And We Will See You Again

    My brother crossed over April 13th. It was the most supernatural moment of my life yet. I haven’t written since then as I’ve been giving space to grieve, rest, recover from 18 months of battling for his life. Thanks for all of those who were led to pray for us in this story. My other...

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    Asking God

    My brother is dying. He continues to battle with steadfast nobility and courage against one of hell’s greatest ploys – brain cancer. It’s been 17 awful and sacred months since diagnosis and surgery. Most of the stories are too brutal and beautiful to find words that fit. Last Friday he took yet again a significant...

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    The Company Men

      Here’s a suggestion for a date night.  Or a night with your buddies.  Or a night with the Father. Watch The Company Men.  I’ve lost count of the number of times I have.  Every time, it’s another layer… Another layer unearthed in me.  Another layer of repentance, of hope, of fear, of courage, of...

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    Best Blog of 2011

    Of all the blogs I read in 2011, this one hit me the deepest.  For your consideration going into this new year. “You don’t need more time. You just need to decide.” – Seth Godin

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