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February 27, 2019
Sunset is Quickly Approaching
My daughter entered high school last fall. I feel like she was just born a few months ago and I holding her in one arm. Single parents, have you ever said “I have plenty of time”? I’m not so sure we do. Time flies by so fast and before you know it, it’s dusk. I’m […]
February 25, 2019
My Loving Brothers
This is the fourth in a series of behind-the-scenes blog posts regarding my book, The Single Dad Detour. I make it clear in the book, God was the one who sustained me through the early years following my divorce. But on page 58, I briefly mention the role my elder brothers played in helping me. […]
February 21, 2019
Advice from a Single Dad
A few months ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Lawrence Jackson, a local single dad who wants to encourage other parents who struggle to parent alone. It’s our hope his story helps someone. TEZ: Lawrence, how did your kids initially handle the news of your marriage break-up? LAWRENCE: The initial reaction to the divorce from […]
February 9, 2019
Not Evelyn Cho
In time for Valentine’s Day, check out this short film about the longing for love and tell us: 1. What you think this film says about single people’s needs or desires? 2. What is the character in this film really longing for?
February 7, 2019
Speaking Engagement
In the first of four appearances in 2019, award-winning author/speaker Tez Brooks will appear at the Writers on the Rock Conference alongside best-selling authors Jerry Jenkins and Phillip Yancy. The conference is on Feb 23rd in Denver. Tickets are on sale now. Tez Brooks will be leading one of the clinics. He’s is an award-winning author and freelancer […]
February 1, 2019
I Did It My Way
Then, under cover of night, so my neighbors couldn't see me, I poured gasoline on the roots of that sweet little tree.
January 24, 2019
January 15, 2019
The Stronghold of Bitterness
This is the second in a series of behind-the-scenes blog posts regarding the book, The Single Dad Detour. At the start of Chapter 3, I mention a friend named “Rick.” A fake name for the book, but a real friend nonetheless. Rick and were buddies from my days living in Polk County, FL. We went […]
January 8, 2019
How Far is Too Far, When You’re Dating?
A great article from Cru.org on boundaries as a single Christian.
January 4, 2019
Finding My Genre
As promised, this is the first in a series of behind-the-scenes blog posts regarding the book, The Single Dad Detour. The Single Dad Detour started out as a fictional work. The title was Heart of Stone and it was the story of a single dad, a correctional officer who discovers a plot for his murder during […]
