My son is learning to drive with his learners permit in his pocket. A piece of plastic that gives him the right to drive on the road with an adult in the car with him. I have always believed that permit was to learn to drive. Now I’m seeing that it is there for his … More Bright Lights
I love being outdoors! Whether it is day/night or hot/cold outside, I’d rather be enjoying the outdoors than the indoors any day of the week! I recently was talking with a few of my kids. I talked about how in the evening after the sun goes down about my love for sitting on the deck … More Look Up…
No it’s not the latest package in the mail… no it’s definitely NOT a baby. But rather the last day of school before Christmas break. For me, that means my kids will be here for almost a week. Which means more to me than anything else that will transpire over the next week. Well, I do … More It’s finally arrived!
I bet you only celebrate your birthday once a year! Me too. But not my kids… About 10 years ago or so Jacqueline started pointing out her 1/2 Birthdays. She would turn 4 then 4 1/2 then 5 next would be 5 1/2 and so on… Well, this was a big deal for her. So, … More 1/2 Birthdays…
We went to the movies today. Lori and Jacqueline watched Twilight. I went with Valerie and Walker to see Bolt in 3D. We were about 3/4 of the way through the movie when Walker asked, “Do you think they can pause the movie while I go to the bathroom?” Another priceless moment of Walker’s long … More “Do you think they can pause the movie?”
Parenting has got to be one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Parenting has got to be one of the most joyful experiences on the planet. At times it is a fine line between being the hardest and the most joyful experience. It’s a job I’ve never regretted for one second. I love my … More How does God feel?
… every opportunity. Sunday morning at The Church At Woodland, we had a time of worship which included the Lord’s Supper. I like the way the Lord’s Supper was administered. We were encouraged to partake as we felt led during the service. My son, Walker, was sitting next to me. And just like with a … More Making the most of…
In the New Living Translation, Proverbs 22:6 reads, “Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.” Yesterday was a difficult day out on the Bishop Compound… at least for our house. I had a meeting yesterday that was very draining in so many ways. Much time … More Teach your children…
The greatest thing I could imagine would be for my children to grow up to intimately know Christ. As teens and young adults I would love for them to know and hear God when He speaks to them. There have been times in their young lives they have talked of the things of God and asked questions. … More raising children
I’m so very tired tonight. I’m literally worn out. I got up this morning not feeling good and as the day has continued… my emotions are now running a bit thin. Too many details as to why. I was driving to a friends house to pick up something and just drove about 4-5 miles past my … More Out of a broken heart.
