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A Few Thoughts

We are going Monday to the Hospital for Kim to be induced into labor. Anna Claire will be joining us soon after. My wife has been such a wonder through all this, handling every stage of this process so well. We are so excited even while we are nervo... »

Is This Bad?

Is This Bad?

I just began reading the Harry Potter series. (I know, I'm really on top of things!) Harry is currently on the train to Hogwarts. I've only been introduced to a handful of characters. Besides, "you-know-who" I don't know the other "bad guys" of the Har... »

I’m Ready for Some Football!!!

I’m Ready for Some Football!!!

The long wait is finally over. The NFL season is here! Tonight marks the beginning to four months of hope, joy, frustration, and excitement. I love new beginnings. The New Orleans Saints proved last season that the previous season means nothing. H... »

Two Chucks Don’t Make A Right

Two Chucks Don’t Make A Right

I have chosen to use Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as a part of the eighth grade Bible curriculum where I teach. I have been familiar with the book for years, first encountering the book during the What Would Jesus Do? movement of the mid-nineties. ... »