For those feeling disheartened with your writing endeavors this post is for you. When asked if he could give any advice to a would-be author, Eugene Peterson simply said, “Do it. We need all of them (writers) we can get.” Many successful writers advise beginners to never begin writing. Perhaps they’re not so blatant, but they… Continue Reading
Snot. So much snot… Where does it come from? Is my child’s brain melting and draining from his nose? That’s what it looks like. Two green columns flowing from each nostril to his chest. Good thing they’ve come up with a medicine for this, but oh wait… That’s all over his face too; a pink… Continue Reading
Hebrews 5:9- “And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.” I’ve always liked the term Author of Salvation. The first English translations of Hebrews 5:9 used the word author instead of source. The Greek word translated is aítios, and its meaning is more in line of a cause… Continue Reading
Writer’s block- I hate it, and boy I’ve had a fair share of it this past year. It’s paralytic and disheartening. The reason it pops its ugly head up varies, but all agree that nothing cures a bout of writer’s block like a good ole dose of inspiration. Writer’s aren’t the only people in need… Continue Reading
Protection, Guidance, Prosperity, Health, Friendship, Wisdom, Emotional Stability, Salvation This is my simplified prayer list for my son. Any parent could tell you that the list goes on forever, with new items added daily. I keep a prayer journal, and an overwhelming majority of my prayers are for my son. I can’t help it. I’m not a fearful person, but I acknowledge… Continue Reading
I consider myself a patient man. I know this because it’s been tested. At my last job I’ve been spat on, only to remain calm and to use the act as a teachable moment. My student’s routinely cussed me out instead of accepting classwork, or would kindly tell me what I could do to myself… Continue Reading
I got a good laugh in the other day watching my son play. We were both on the floor, he was trying to put something larger than his head into his mouth. He stopped and gave me a big grin. I then told him that I love him. His eyes narrowed on me like he… Continue Reading
It being Mother’s day, I thought it appropriate to write a tribute to all the mom’s out there. My perspective of motherhood has widened since my son was born. Being a father, I now have a more accurate understanding of the cost to love a child unconditionally. To think I have to keep this same… Continue Reading
Stories begin with a single idea. That’s how it was for me anyway. The King’s Elite started as a simple idea while driving to class one morning. I worked out the details all day. It kept evolving and changing as I thought of more scenarios to thicken the plot. After a week or so of… Continue Reading
It’s safe for me to assume, since you are reading my Stay@Home Dad blog, you have probably gone to the internet for help concerning babies and parenthood. It would also be safe to assume that you have encountered conflicting advice. You know what I am talking about. Site number one will say, Breastfeed your child exclusively… Continue Reading