Lightening Up Christmas
It seems to me, in recent years, Christmas has become quite the conundrum. Maybe it always has been as complicated as it now feels, or maybe I’m just more tuned in since becoming a parent, but it seems like everything you do—or don’t do—this time of year is... Read More
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Don’t Be Late For Dinner
As you head into Thanksgiving, remember that there’s more at stake than just a feast. You’ll be gathering with your circle of people, deepening that sense of belonging that somehow gets strengthened even more deeply when you’re sharing food. Read More
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These are the Good Old Days
Remember the good old days? What did they look like for you? For me, summer afternoons were spent heading down to the creek to play with some of my best friends. Every day I would ride my banana seat bike up and down our cul-de-sac road. There was a... Read More
Lessons For Fathers From a Dirty Diaper
By Jared Herd After nine months of painting, hanging, woodworking, assembling, and hammering, my son, Dane Everett, came into the world. The pregnancy process is such a fascinating time, beautifully built into the rhythm of life by God. I thought the nine months would drag on, but we... Read More
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12 Keys to a Miserable Christmas
Christmas is a bit nerve-wracking, isn’t it? I mean the stakes are high, and you’ve accumulated a few bad experiences along the way to remind you that things don’t always go as planned. Despite our best intentions, Christmas is a high stress season with so much at stake.... Read More
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Improv Parents
Guest Post by Jon Williams Improvisational Theatre. In my mind, there is truly nothing more exciting than watching two to three performers take a couple of completely random suggestions from an audience and make a complete story right in front of me. As an audience member, I feel... Read More
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Finding Your Personal Best
As 2010 winds down, you’re probably doing what many of us are doing: reviewing the year. What went well? What didn’t? I love doing this because, like you, I want to improve as we move into a new year. So how do you get better? The most popular... Read More
Christmas Stress – Part Three
So it’s day three of stress-reduction week on the blog. Here are two ways I’ve discovered that make December more enjoyable for me (and my family): Take a Holiday on Your Vacation I love thinking through the meaning of words, and while I’m no etymologist (and am not... Read More
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A Growing Parent
As a parent, you’re busy. Who has time for reflection? Who really has personal time anyway? I know I used to resist being alone. I found it awkward to sit in silence. I’m a bit of an extrovert (less so with the passage of time) and an A... Read More