Dear Elin Last year Stephanie bought this painting and hung it on the wall in our room. I barely noticed it until after Stephanie got pregnant again. She pointed out the fact that this painting perfectly represents our kids. Elizabeth and Emma…
Elizabeth’s Child-like Faith Here is a picture of one of Elizabeth’s latest creations from her block set; three crosses. This girl honestly amazes me. She has a fascination and love for Jesus that is genuine and full of faith. She draws picture of…
Our Commitment to your Future Marriage Your Mother and I have very strong feelings about marriage. Aside from your salvation and you having a relationship with Jesus, the next biggest desire we have for your lives is that you have a marriage that is blessed, fulfilling,…
Day One It has been almost 10 years since the first time I saw Stephanie. We were both in the weight room at the YMCA; she was one of the very few females who would exercise in the weight room. She had…
I Consider My Life Nothing This morning there was a massacre at an elementary school in Connecticut. Unfortunately similar tragedies like this happen so frequently that I’m no longer shocked. But honestly, this morning, my stomach churned hearing about this one because so many of…
Christmas The Christmases my parents gave us growing up were perfect. Sure, we got lots of gifts and good food and fun times with relatives, but what always made it really special was how they made sure Jesus was the center…
The Life of the Party There’s a party that has been going for quite a while, and everyone has been drinking. They started off with the good stuff, then moved on to the natty light as the party went on, and then eventually the alcohol…
Fathers, Success, and the Side of Sports That Really Matter In 2011 Robinson Cano had his Dad pitch to him as he won the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. Robinson Cano is my age, so it made me wonder what it would feel like to have my Dad pitch…
