Weddings are Joyful! Last Saturday, my son married an amazing young woman, Grace Bloomfield Milroy, whom we are honored to welcome into our family (pictures below). It was one of the best,…
Category: Family
Too Hot (Not) To Handle
October 28, 2021
“I get so mad every time he does that, I just want to scream.” “She always says those kinds of things and it just drives me nuts.” If you haven’t uttered these…
If we don’t, they will
September 30, 2021
Tuesday night was one of those cool, clear, September-in-Ohio evenings that followed a beautiful mid-70’s day. I took Calvin for a walk with my 12-year-old daughter Annie, and asked her some questions…
Teach them Diligently and Pray Hard
April 22, 2021
Last weekend I traveled to Pinehurst, NC to play three rounds of golf with my dad, brother and son. It was a poorly played (but competitive because the poor play was consistent),…
Luke’s Gospel of Reversal … and the kiddos.
December 3, 2020
On January 9 1998, CBS aired the first episode of the short-lived TV show, Kids Say the Darndest Things. The show featured brief conversations between the host and children, which always included…
Pointing to refreshment, even when they are not thirsty
October 24, 2019
One of my favorite things in this world happens after a hard fought game of basketball or after hiking a tough and long path. It’s that first drink of water. There is…