Last month we threw a Christmas Party for the Volunteers in our Children's Ministry. These are great people who serve all year long mentoring kids in our community. They work hard and do what they do on top of their jobs, families, and other commitments. We were going to meet up at the church and … Continue reading 2 Things That Everything In Your Life Needs
Things I Learned and Loved in 2011
I loved becoming a dad for the very first time. I learned how to lose over 60 lbs and keep it off without starving myself, spending lots of money, or having to step foot in a gym. I loved being able to buy a great house at a very low price. I learned there is … Continue reading Things I Learned and Loved in 2011
10 Things to Do Before Christmas
Hello, Friend! If I did everything right you should be receiving this a few days before Christmas. As I sit here in the past writing typing, my mind is racing with gift ideas just for you. “What is it you, the readers of my blog, would like this Christmas season?” I spent many an hour … Continue reading 10 Things to Do Before Christmas
How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 2
Last week I talked about the biggest catalyst that helped me lose over 60lbs this year: the right motivation. I've struggled most of my life with weight. It wasn't until I got to the root of those issues and framed losing weight in a larger context than just a goal to meet that I was … Continue reading How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 2
How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 1
This has been a big year for our family. We bought a house. We adopted our first child. And I lost 60lbs. To give you an idea of where I was at and where I am now, because that’s always fun to do with stories like this, here’s a before and after shot of me: … Continue reading How I Lost 60 lbs, Pt 1
The Biggest Mistake Parents Make
“Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” – Proverbs 20:30 (GNT) The biggest mistake parents make is so much easier to see in other parents than in ourselves. A few weeks ago I had a meeting with a mom and her kids. We were talking about baptism and whether or … Continue reading The Biggest Mistake Parents Make