Dinnertime Devotionals
I am excited to kick off a new series of family devotionals for 2014! I believe that the Family Worship Series of 2013 was a good effort and I know that it helped many, but I hope that the Dinnertime … Continue reading →
Google Voice As a Second Phone Number
I have written many, many times about purging extra items from our house on Craigslist (CL). On CL you will find 98% of the people you deal with are good and honest, but there are occasionally one or two questionable … Continue reading →
Evernote, Little Hands, Smartphone Coupons, and Sugar: A year ago…
After a holiday break, it is time to take a look back at what I was writing about a year ago. It is truly a diverse collection of posts… Little Hands, Big Hearts – This was the post that fueled … Continue reading →
Familiarity Breeds Contempt or Not
Family is one of those words that can take on a multitude of meanings to different people. Some athletes will refer to their teammates as family. Close friends will often consider each other to be like family. I even recently … Continue reading →
The 10K Challenge
I’m a big believer in having goals. I don’t always accomplish my goals but they keep me moving forward and learning. A life, marriage, career, etc. without goals is adrift and in danger. I prefer to set goals that follow … Continue reading →
Teens and Money
In my ten years of youth ministry I have enjoyed the privilege of working with many smart, creative, and thoughtful teenagers. I fully believe that teens too often get stereotyped by perceptions that are perpetuated in media and myth. One … Continue reading →
Santa Chicken, Easy Enchiladas & Marshmallow Guns: A Year Ago…
Wow! This is such a great roundup of posts from a year ago. This is another pack of heavy-hitters for search traffic. Hope you enjoy… Easy Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas These enchiladas are still on our list of favorite recipes. … Continue reading →
Repairing Your Temple
Ever find yourself “putting out fires?” Many times I will find myself focusing in one area of life at the expense of another. As an example, I might spend a lot of time focusing on my family at the expense … Continue reading →
How Much Does It Cost: Christmas Lights
UPDATE: Make sure to read an expensive lesson I learned during the 2014 Christmas light season. It is something to really consider before investing in LED technology. After exploring the cost of leaving a light on, ghost power, and ceiling … Continue reading →
It Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect
Don’t forget about the contest I am running right now! Click here to guess how much I spend to keep our Christmas lights lit and you could win a $25 Olive Garden gift card. Last night I was struck again … Continue reading →