Do The Hard Things: Part 2 Learn to Ask Forgiveness

Have you ever just blown it with your kids?  I know I have. I have a loud child.  To preserve her dignity I will avoid telling you which one of my daughters I am talking about.  At any rate, I came home after an exhilarating day in ministry. I had a head ache and I … Continue reading Do The Hard Things: Part 2 Learn to Ask Forgiveness

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

"Your a mean one, Mr. Grinch."  Can you hear the tune in your head?  One of my favorite holiday films is the Dr. Seuss classic The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.  It is the hilarious tale of a green, hairy, bitter outcast determined to rob Whoville of Christmas joy.  Reminds me of another story all too … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Reflections of Legacy

Several weeks ago I found myself in a situation I did not anticipate experiencing at least for another twenty years or so.  My mom and dad made a trip to Houston from their home nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and at the base of Pisgah National Forrest in Brevard, North Carolina.  The … Continue reading Reflections of Legacy