Monieca and I attended the funeral for Billy Graham this past Friday and both of us were moved and inspired by the experience. In addition to being very memorable, it was an honor and a blessing. While I could write a small book about the moments that touched me and the thoughts that came to… Read More »
Family Heritage
There’s no denying that our family background strongly influences who we become as adults. While we may not be destined to be exactly like our parents and extended family, in most cases we end up resembling them more than we initially imagined. Depending on our particular family, that can be good or not so good. … Read More »
March Blessings
Any day now Monieca and I will be grandparents again. Our son Steven and his wife, Sara, are expecting their first child. We’ve been telling Liam, our first grandchild that he’ll soon have a cousin whose birthday will be very close to his own. Today is Liam’s seventh birthday. But our March blessings go beyond… Read More »
Family & CHRISTmas
This past weekend Monieca and I were in KY to visit family and celebrate Christmas. Saturday afternoon we gathered with her brother and several relatives at the nursing home where her parents now live. There was food, gifts, photographs, laughter, hugs, conversations, and kids playing. Her mom and dad sat side by side in their… Read More »
Mother’s Day Weekend
Monieca enjoyed this Mother’s Day weekend. So did I! The kids and grand-kids were with us, which always makes it special. Watching them interact as their relationships continue to deepen is a blessing. Hearing them talk about their life and the things that matter to them is encouraging when they have their priorities right and… Read More »
Positive Family Traits
I’m excited about tomorrow’s message. While the response to the “Future Family” messages has been great and I appreciate all the encouraging things people have said, I believe tomorrow’s message has the potential to be life-changing for a lot of people. I’m very thankful to the Lord that many people have already been encouraged to… Read More »
A Future Fan
“The Cats will be moving left to right on your radio dial to start the game.” Those familiar words were part of the pregame ritual every Kentucky Wildcat fan heard for 39 years as the legendary Cawood Ledford made us feel like we were sitting courtside each time our beloved Cats took the floor. In… Read More »
Cause and Effect
The law of cause and effect, sometimes referred to as the principle of causation, is a basic concept in life. It says for every action, there is a reaction. Doing A causes B. Actions in the past helped shape the present. Actions in the present will help shape the future. This is more than a… Read More »
A Roller Coaster of Emotions
Roller Coasters are my favorite ride at any amusement park. The higher the drop, the better. Circles and loops are boring – its’ the big fall that’s fun. Going up one hill and down another is a blast. Emotional roller coasters are a different story. They can leave you with whiplash, feeling drained and numb.… Read More »
A Different Kind of Christmas
Snow and family, Santa and gifts, kids and toys, Jesus and Christmas carols, love and generosity – these are the things we traditionally associate with Christmas. Watch any Christmas movie and any number of these themes will be prominently featured. Yet here we are in 2015 and the temperature in Rock Hill, SC is expected… Read More »
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