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Social Media Fast


This video discusses my recent social media fast, the benefits, and why you should plan one for yourself.

Books mentioned:
A Tale of 3 Kings-http://amzn.to/18MoJxA
Making it All Work-http://amzn.to/11zc4oT
Getting Things Done-http://amzn.to/1aVWppm


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5 Things “I Will” for Father’s Day

There was about 5 months of my life I thought I would never be a father much less get to celebrate Father’s Day. My wife had tested positive for the gene for Huntington’s disease and we had made the decision not to have children of our own.  My faith as a Wesleyan pastor, Christian, and husband had never been tested so severely.  11 years, 1 healing, and 3 kids later that time of my life seems [Read more…] about 5 Things “I Will” for Father’s Day

Pastor and Grandson Double Duty

Pulling Double Duty Can Be a Heavy Burden

In the fall of 2002, my father-in-law passed away.  I was responsible for the funeral and also for trying to comfort my wife and her family.  Following the graveside service, I found myself standing beside my wife after delivering the benediction when I noticed her father’s family.  They were still seated in front of the casket when I realized that normally the pastor usually gives some final encouragement at this time.  It then occurred to me that I WAS the pastor and immediately went to them to offer more condolences and words of peace and comfort.  It was hard pulling that double duty, but fulfilling.

My grandfather died the week after Thanksgiving in 2009.  He had a stable church home and a wonderful pastor who ministered to him until the end.  I was grateful to share in the service, but not in the same types of pastoral responsibilities that Rev. Honea did.  I was able to [Read more…] about Pastor and Grandson Double Duty

First Day of Summer Vacation

I should not see this during Summer Vacation.

Today is the first day of summer vacation.  My girls just finished second grade.  I know there’s an age where “sleeping in” becomes the cool thing to do, but I guess my kids aren’t concerned with being cool.  They were up at the usual time of 6:50 am this morning.  And so, for the first of 100o times this summer, I got up and put a movie on for them and tried to keep their decibel level down since my wife is in bed sick.  Don’t get me wrong.  I don’t want to waste the summer.  I want to invest in my kids and prepare the girls for 3rd grade.  I’m thankful for their great teacher who kept us in the loop with the things they struggled with.  Is it weird that twins struggled with the exact same things?  In a few weeks we’ll head off to youth camp in NC and one of my goals if for us to learn Spanish this summer.  I’m sure we’ll get to it later.  Today, however, I wanted to sleep in.  That’s one thing I don’t like procrastinating about.

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