Charlotte and I have two children. Actually, they are now two women. They each have children and families of their own. This is hard for me to grasp as it seems like yesterday they were small and I was trying to figure out what it means to be a dad. Now many years later, I have learned… Continue reading The Daddy I Don’t Want to Be
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What I Wish I Had Known When Our Children Were Born
Charlotte and I have two daughters and a son-in-law. We now have three grandchildren! Little Sully was born to Jamie and Cal just the other day. As I drove home from Oklahoma City yesterday, I thought about what I wish I had known when our children were born. Like others, Charlotte and I were… Continue reading What I Wish I Had Known When Our Children Were Born
What Good Parents Do
Those of us who have children are always learning, or at least we should be. We have two daughters who are adults and are still learning what it means to be a dad and mom to two adult children. James K. A. Smith, in an article in Comment journal (fall 2015) speaks of “the currents… Continue reading What Good Parents Do
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 4)
The following is part 4 of a series that I have entitled, “41 Things Married People Ought to Know.” Most of these 41 statements I have learned from being married and observing others. (Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here.) 31. If a couple is at war with one another,… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 4)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 3)
The following is part 3 of a series that I have entitled, “41 Things Married People Ought to Know.” (You can find part one here and part two here) 21. Marriage can be very satisfying and joyful. Many couples experience great pleasure in their marriages. There is great pleasure to be found in marriage through… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 3)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2)
Are you married? Would you like to be married one day? The following is Part 2 of this series. (You can find Part 1 here.) 11. Many women have a low perception of their body image. Television, movies, magazines all portray a certain type of female body to be desired. These women are tan, well… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 1)
Several years ago, I posted a list of things I have learned about marriage from my own experience and observation. The following is an updated and edited list. Perhaps one or more of these will be helpful. The following is Part 1 of a list of 41 things married people ought to know: 1. Married… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 1)
Seven Characteristics of a Great Dad
What is a great dad? Maybe he is a dad like the picture to the right. After all, this is a good scene, isn’t it? A father and son spend time together playing baseball. Many sons have good memories of their dads teaching them to play catch or how to hit a ball. Yet, being… Continue reading Seven Characteristics of a Great Dad
Focus on the Heart – (Part 1 of 2)
He sat in my office and looked troubled. He said, “We are engaged, yet I’m not sure I want to go through with this wedding. There is physical attraction, but I am troubled about some other matters.” Far too many people, as they consider a potential spouse, put their priority on physical attraction. How attractive… Continue reading Focus on the Heart – (Part 1 of 2)
10 Ways Parents Can Make a Difference
One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done was attempt to be a good parent. One of the most joyful experiences I’ve ever had was being a daddy. Many men father children. Many women bear children. Some men seem to be only interested in playing with their children. Yet, some of these same men… Continue reading 10 Ways Parents Can Make a Difference