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Gratefulness Admidst Pain
Have you ever wanted something, and someone gives you a gift, and you think it’s the something you want, but it’s really something else? Well, my High School English teachers would kill me for that sentence, but I think we’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Random Musings
Tagged attitude, blessings, character, contentment, Jesus, perspective, sacrifice, worldview
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My Doubts Will Answer To Your Scars
There is a fantastic line in a Skillet song called “Terrify the Dark”, and it is that line that now titles this blog post. But before I get into that, let me take you back. Many years ago, a dear … Continue reading
Posted in Passionate Observations, Random Musings
Tagged attitude, jen ledger, Jesus, john cooper, know Jesus, ledger, perspective, salvation, skillet, truth, worldview
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Everything Is A Trade-Off
Today’s post is more of a random musing than many others which brew for longer times. But recently, this theme has surfaced in my life, and I think it’s worth commenting on. In America, we’re so used to the idea … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings
Tagged contentment, needs, perspective, return-on-investment, trade-off
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I Don’t Matter…Truly!
The other night, I was quite irritated with one of my children because of an attitude issue. As I took a moment to calm down and clear my mind, it dawned on me that “I don’t matter!” Now, initially, this … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Observations, Random Musings
Tagged attitude, Bible study, faith, grace, Jesus, know Jesus, sacrifice, spirituality, suffering, truth, worldview
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The Illusion Of The Day
There’s a fantastic song by Caedmon’s Call, which is called Masquerade (linked to YouTube, if you want to listen), and it speaks of the illusion that city lights can make, leading us to believe that it’s almost as bright as … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Random Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, worldview
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When I Get Where I’m Going; Thoughts on Legacy
Today, I happened to be listening to Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton singing “When I Get Where I’m Going”, and it got me thinking. I’ll spare you the random hops and schisms that led me to this, but I began … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged blessings, character, children, grace, Jesus, legacy, perspective, relationships, truth
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Reality & the Struggle of Emotions vs Truth
My life is no picnic, but there is food! Ha ha ha! I’m sure many of us could relate to that sentiment. We live lives that are punctuated by pains and challenges that leave us pained or aching. We find … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Random Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged emotions, Jesus, logic, loneliness, perspective, reality, truth
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Fatherhood…Is It Worth It?
A friend recently asked me this question, and honestly, I’d never thought about it. My default response was always, “Of course!” But he knows much of my story and was wanting a more considered response. “With all you’ve had to … Continue reading
Posted in Men, Random Musings, Single-Parenthood
Tagged babies, children, fatherhood, parenting, perspective, single Dad, single fatherhood, single parenting, single-parenthood, truth
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Loving While It Hurts
Hollywood lied to me! That’s likely no surprise to anyone! However, it is a regular event for me to realize that I bought some Hollywood lie! And it’s annoying to find I did so! In this case, I bought the … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings, Single-Parenthood
Tagged character, children, love, parenting, sacrifice, single parenting, suffering, truth
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Sentiment, Nostalgia…and Grief
If I may process some thoughts aloud… What is it that causes us to cling to our pasts? It even seems that the worst of pasts is still clung to in the high points, perhaps a unique Christmas or a … Continue reading