Archive for July, 2006

7 cheap things for dads to do with their young kids

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

As a new dad, it took me some time to develop the skills for just hanging out with my kids. Fortunately, I developed several ways to “cheat.” I will now share them with you.

Why I’m bullish on Starbucks

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Here’s what has happened… I have become accustomed to the flavor of Starbucks coffee – it brings me comfort…. And then I found that the name of the drink I order getting longer and longer.

Joshua’s early body art

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Some parents allow their children to get tattoos at 18. I figured I’d do my best to keep even that from happening, but my son Joshua had other plans at 1-1/2.

Control and Perfection

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Yeah, right! Control and perfection are quite elusive in ministry – especially in the kind of organic ministry we do in small churches.

VACATION!

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

In the Bible, even the land gets every seventh year off so I know that I’m supposed to have time away…