As I have been preparing for my trip to Uganda and now embark on the long journey across the ocean, I find myself thinking about my motivation for this trip. This process involves a series … Read More
No One Dies Early
Today, I am thinking about the concept of age and different stages of life. The young, the old, and myself, whom I guess could be considered middle aged now. I have thought about what I … Read More
Master of Our Fate or Molder of Our Legacy
She lay there tired and disoriented. Too tired to even move her body or put sound to her words. Her concerned family beside her explained their concerns over how badly she had digressed in recent … Read More
Gotcha Day
June 20, 2012. Gotcha Day. In the adoption world, “Gotcha Day” is a phrase that denotes the day on which a new member joins a family through adoption. It is celebrated by many families of … Read More
Dear Fathers, Show Up.
This coming Sunday, June 18th, we will celebrate Father’s Day. For many, this will mean receiving wonky looking ties, pictures and letters written in crayon, and lunch at dad’s favorite steakhouse. This coming Sunday, June 18th, … Read More
Congratulations! Now What?
I recently attended the high school graduation of a dear friend of the family. As he was walking across the stage to receive his diploma, all I could think of was the day he was … Read More
Going Deep
In October 2010, my wife and I were scheduled to go on a mission trip with our church to Guatemala. On Friday night, the eve of the trip, we realized we had made the cardinal … Read More
Money Matters
The topic of money is a complex one, particularly when it is in the context of giving it away. It evokes both good and bad emotions. It causes debate and disagreement. The idea of charity … Read More
The Little Things Part Two
Let’s talk about a little thing called encouragement. Webster’s defines encouragement as the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. This can take the form of rooting for your child at his baseball game … Read More
The Little Things
Written by Tyler Simmons I remember one moment that changed everything for me. It was a little thing. A simple conversation. I was in my freshman year of college. I had just come out of … Read More
