Maddening!!!
Hey Dad, It's the week before Christmas, and I just back from Christmas shopping with my two youngest (Cal and Jed). After dinner I'm heading out with Maggie. Of course they have no money, so Dollar Tree is perfect, but…
It’s Hard Being Content
Hey Dad, I don't know what my deal is today...but I'm feeling 'low.' I know it's cause...I've been comparing again, Normally, I could care less about folks who are more successful that me, after all, I feel like I've got…
It’s Hard Working from Home
Hey Dad, There's a certain...um...romantic, righteousness about dads working from their home. I know my non-home-working counterparts think I live a life of ease. I remember one dad-friend accusing me of not working in the REAL world. The way he…
I Love These People
Hey Dad, You know I don't always feel madly in love with my family...but I do today. I don't know why that is...but today I feel overwhelmed by how good God has been to this dad. I know it may not…
Thanks Heaven for Little Girls
Hey Dad, Well, after accusing all my children of putting Dawn liquid soap in the dishwasher and having them all deny it, we've solved the mystery of the soap sudsy dishwasher. It seems my little daughter, Maggie Rose (9) put…
Real Dads Do Christmas
Hey Dad, Let me just state right up front that I’m a Christmas guy. I like the whole month, from Thanksgiving right on through until Christmas morning. I bleed red and green. While some have a problem with all the…
Tough Call
Hey Dad, For the last...10-15 years our family has celebrated the First Snowfall. Not that we make it a huge deal...just some little winterish gifts like mittens, hats, or marshmellow candycanes. To top it off I write a little note…
Feeling Gloomy
Hey Dad, The day is cold and gray up here in northern, IN, but that's not why I'm feeling gloomy. Last week a fellow speaker and leader in the homeschool world announced his resignation and moral failure. It was a…
Me and Mr. Graham
Hey Dad, Something you probably didn't know about me is...I share a birthday with Billy Graham. Of course at 95 he's a bit older than the 49 years I'll be celebrating on the 7th. Tomorrow he'll be sharing a message…
I Gave It Up For Them
Hey Dad, I'm back in the saddle and ready to rock and roll...well, not really. I feel like I need a nap. It was a great four weeks on the road and the RV ran like a champ...except when it broke…