2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap

This was the fifth consecutive year I’ve attended the men’s retreat put on by Stonebriar Community Church. Each year I’ve offered the use of Clifford, my full-size van. Each year they’ve taken me up on my offer. I remember the first year I did that I waited until the day before the event to find… Continue reading 2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap

The migration of the Monarchs is on…the butterfly of course.

Last Saturday was one of those beautiful days we hold out for in north Texas. I call it a transition day because it’s between the heatwave of summer and the deep-freeze of winter. My workday began at 6:00 with a light jacket. By 8:00 the jacket came off. The shirt sleeves were rolled up shortly… Continue reading The migration of the Monarchs is on…the butterfly of course.

The summertime price for living in Texas

August in Texas is a challenge for most of us. This summer hasn’t been as bad as previous ones, but we’re beginning to feel at home now. 97 degrees is the average high temperature for this time of year. I’m grateful for every day we’ve stayed below 90 thus far. We’ve been near or at… Continue reading The summertime price for living in Texas

Lessons from my summer of the toddlers

Well, my summer of volunteering with my church’s early childhood education department has officially come to an end. They all get promoted to new classrooms next week and the regular volunteers resume their ministry positions. One part of me will miss the little tykes. Another part of me is ready to get back into my… Continue reading Lessons from my summer of the toddlers

Happy National Pink Day, Y’all!

I hope you’re reading this post before you head out the door, today. That way you’ll be informed about what to wear to work, or shopping, or lounging around, or what ever you have planned today, or, whatever today has planned for you. Yeah, I dug into the list of whacky holidays for subject matter… Continue reading Happy National Pink Day, Y’all!

7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.

Father’s Day has an empty tone for me. My wife and I never had any children. Both my Dad and father-in-law are dead. I still have a desire to honor dads out there in some fashion. So, here are seven lessons I’ve picked up from filling in this summer at our church’s toddler ministry. Separation… Continue reading 7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.