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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
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Tagged babies, children, fatherhood, parenting, perspective, single Dad, single fatherhood, single parenting, single-parenthood, 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
My Life Motto
Recently, I’ve found a few folks have really benefited from this tidbit. Consequently, I’m posting it here for the benefit of those who might be reading here. In becoming a single-Dad, and since, I’ve found many times when I’m faced … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings, Single-Parenthood
Tagged Jesus, perspective, single-parenthood, spirituality, truth, worldview
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Who Am I? The Lost Art of Character Building!
(N.B.: After writing this, I realize it bears a similarity to this blog post from 7+ years ago (https://nerdylenses.com/2014/08/23/a-heartfelt-mind-meld-who-are-you/). However, I believes these to be two sides of the same coin. The below speaks more generally to one’s moral character … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Random Musings
Tagged character, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, sacrifice, spirituality, step up, truth
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Discouraged by Challenges
I’m told my Nana had a saying that went something like this, “Discouragement is an opportunity for His Encouragement!” Smart lady! In fact, having never met her, I can still say that my Nana was quite a smart lady due … Continue reading
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Tagged fatherhood, love, parenting, perspective, single parenting, single-parenthood, suffering, truth
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5 Years Later…Still Sacrificing!
It’s been nearly 5 years since I closed out the Heartfelt Mind-Meld. Truthfully, I didn’t feel like I had much more to share. When something did come to mind, it seemed to leave before I could get it down. And … Continue reading
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Tagged perspective, sacrifice, single-parenthood, suffering, trials, truth
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Confessions…
You know, the Bible says we are to confess our sins, one to another. But this is a bit of a different confession. I started this blog as a place where all my nerdy observations of life, things God placed … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Are you willing to be broken? … Again?
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b, from Proverbs 3:34 “God, how long will you torture me?!? Have I not endured enough? Have You not taken enough? What more must I do before You … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: On Perspective
First, my apologies for not posting in so long. Long story short, getting the site up on SSL, and a few other chaotic items in life, left me without much to say for a while. And in ministry, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Men, Single-Parenthood
Tagged Bible, Bible study, Biblical manhood, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, perspective, single parenting, single-parenthood, suffering, truth, worldview
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Desert
“The whole congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The sons of Israel said to them, ‘Would that we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat … Continue reading
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Tagged character, desert, God, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, knives, know Jesus, perspective, single parenting, single-parenthood, singleness, spirituality, suffering, trials, truth, worldview
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