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The Regrettable Education of Michael Buble

Upon hearing the news of his son’s cancer diagnosis, my heart immediately went out to this man I have never met and likely never will. Obviously, I hurt for his entire family. But as a father who has also heard the dreaded words, “your child has cancer,” I can identify more with Noah’s Daddy and the […]

Hate the Hate

I had a different, uplifting post scheduled for today. But I fear it would have gotten drowned out by current events. I went to bed early and overnight the world seems to have gone mad. I’m not taking sides, I’m not with anyone. I just hate the hate. I hate divisive talk. I hate that […]

In Triumph and Tragedy

Originally posted on Cross Section:
What do you do when your walls come tumbling down? What happens when life does not go your way, and it seems like God has vanished from the scene? This week, I’d like to share a message with you from a man named Mark Myers. He spoke on a Wednesday night…

On Social Convention

I’d like to register a complaint. Actually, I have several. I’m not sure who to talk to and perhaps I would have to build a time machine and go back into history to right this wrong. But do you ever look at some accepted social convention and wonder, “What the **insert appropriate word here depending […]

Jeander Equality

Sitting with my daughter at church, I watched with amusement as she set her phone on her lap. In a matter of minutes, the inevitable happened and it slid off onto the floor. This is why I insist on Otterboxes. All of my girls drop their phones constantly… Constantly! While she blushed and picked it […]

No Good Choice

A decision must be made. Not to choose, in reality, is a choice. There are times when we must give due consideration to the options and just make a decision. Sometimes it is an easy choice that doesn’t require effort. The benefits of one side or the drawbacks of the other make the right selection obvious. […]

Meatness

I’m a fairly open-minded bloke. I actually like to hear differing opinions if they are well thought-out and can be communicated civilly. I typically refuse to argue a point because it doesn’t change anyone. As a rule, I don’t delve into politics often because they tend to divide. I like to think of myself as […]

Quiet Kindness

Those of you who have read my blog for a while know of my mortal fear of sharks. So the feature image might not seem to match the title or my theme of shark avoidance and utter chickenness. But hold on, there is a point. In this season of political ugliness, I just wanted to […]

A Favorite Butt

What have you lost?  I’ve lost all kinds of stuff. My kids would say I’ve lost my mind, and that is often hard to debate. When they were small and we passed a sign for a lost dog or cat you could see their little hearts break. From the back seat, they’d keep their eyes […]

Coincidence, Boats, and a Chance to Walk on Water

I peek over the edge and find the billowing blue ocean enticing, but scary. Sit back down in the humdrum. Catch my breath. Look away. The wood floor of the boat holds strength, stability, and what is known. The boat is safe. The sea… It is random. It swells and falls. It sucks some would-be […]