Category Archives: Family

Do Good things

I was thinking about the long list of “great things” I want to do and wondering what direction I could take that would lead me in the right direction. I mentioned to my wife that, with the my unexpected career … Continue reading

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Why Do Celebrities Matter?

As most of you know by now, Kobe Bryant and his daughter were killed in a helicopter crash last weekend. There has been a huge outpouring of support, but there has also been some significant pushback. Some are pointing out … Continue reading

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21 Days

There are 21 days between my wife’s birthday and my own. 3 weeks between celebrating her and celebrating me. Our birthdays come at a time of year when there is so much going on that it’s easy to ignore something as … Continue reading

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Just like that….

Christmas is over. The last of the lights and decorations are packed away and the nativity set is back in its place in the shed. I am a little late this year in packing it up. Maybe I was lazy. … Continue reading

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Shelby

Let me tell you about Shelby. Shelby came to join our family in July and left us too soon. Last July our 12 year old daughter convinced us that she needed her own dog. We went to the shelter shortly … Continue reading

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Buyer’s Remorse

Anybody spend too much at Christmas? Years ago, when I lived in the Bay Area, I would get off work on the last work day before Christmas, and do all of my Christmas shopping on the way home. I would … Continue reading

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The Best Part of Teaching

People frequently ask me why I like teaching high school. Often, this question comes from my students. I actually enjoy witnessing the cognitive development that takes place during the teenage years. Prior to this time in their lives the majority … Continue reading

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He is Risen

A little over 2000 years ago the Son of God, being in His very nature God, having all the power and authority of His Father, made Himself to be one of us to show us how to live and to … Continue reading

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Fathers & Sons

I spent some time reflecting today on all it means to be a father and how that has shaped my life as both a father and as a son. I was amazingly blessed today to baptize a father and a … Continue reading

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Hyperinflation and Education…

http://youtu.be/VpZtX32sKVE   I’m not quite as anarchical as some of the people in this video. However, it is critical for us to realize that it may be too late to save our economy and, perhaps, our nation. The government is NOT our … Continue reading

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