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Tag Archives: perspective
The Art Of Raising Adults
(This post is longer than my usual posts; given the topic, being more brief felt disingenuous and unclear.) Parenting is unique. In many aspects of life, one improves or atrophies. In one’s career, one advances or changes careers. But in … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Single-Parenthood
Tagged attitude, children, love, parenting, perspective, single parenting, single-parenthood, truth
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When God is Silent, Listen All The More!
Sometimes, I find that God goes silent. Usually, it coincides with my own fears mounting and me shouting for answers. But even when I’ve quieted myself and submitted my fears before Him, I find that I sometimes still do not … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible study, blessings, contentment, God, Jesus, perspective, spirituality, suffering, trials, truth
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Sometimes, Pain Moves Us Onward
I must admit, I’m a pretty classic human; I don’t like pain, and I prefer comfort. But over the last few years, it’s become clearer and clearer to me that I need to flip that around, and learn to not … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Passionate Observations
Tagged attitude, Bible study, blessings, character, contentment, faith, God, perspective, sacrifice, suffering, trials, truth, worldview
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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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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
Posted in Single-Parenthood
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
Posted in Random Musings
Tagged perspective, sacrifice, single-parenthood, suffering, trials, truth
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