Off-Script Thought #2: Move beyond trying to “fix” everyone and practice compassion. Compassion is the key for the off-script family. If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? 1 John 3:17 Again, compassion is the key.
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No Comments » My wife and I have had a child in each state where we have lived since getting married. It’s not unusual for us to refer to our kids as the “ones born in Indiana.” Or, “you were our Illinois baby.” Or, “you are our Pennsylvania baby.” That’s Cambree…our Pennsylvania baby. She’s now two years old.
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Have you ever been encouraged to develop a vision statement for your family? A statement that will help drive how your family functions, responds, etc. Supposedly, these statements should keep us centered (sane?) when franticness arrives. The “experts” even say, “during those seasons of franticness, review your statement and then just live it out.”
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My Mom loves Thanksgiving. It’s her favorite holiday. I have wonderful memories of this day and how mirthful (what?!) it can be. I feel truly blessed…God has been good to me. So, here are 10 things that are making me smile on this Thanksgiving. > Children who laugh! > My wife Tonia. She’s absolutely incredible.
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It’s Halloween. I have six kids. Six kids = six pumpkins. Pumpkins aren’t my favorite thing. They’re orange, filled with nastiness, and smell bad. Does anyone else think this way? I’m actually starting to enjoy them though. Uniquely, pumpkins bring my family together. There’s creativity, laughter, and cooperation. At the end of the day, the
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Comments Off We just celebrated another 1st birthday in our home. Cambree is growing fast, and it’s hard to believe that she’s already been a part of our lives for one year. Happy Birthday baby girl! You are loved. I can’t imagine life without your beautiful smile. I can’t imagine life without your laugh. I can’t imagine
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Comments Off Perfect kids…forget about it. How about intentional parenting? It seems that every great revelation on parenting starts with the phrase, “I read a book.” This is actually a very annoying thing to hear. I only like the books I read (just kidding – er…maybe not). Whenever you hear that phrase, you know you’ve got to
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Comments Off My wife started this tradition several years ago where we write out some of the different things that we’re thankful for on leaves (fake ones). We then hang them up in our house as a reminder. Honestly, I wasn’t’ crazy about the idea when it started. Now, I look forward to it. It’s a simple
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