Spring has fought for its place in the season rotation this year, hasn't it? I woke up the other day to discover the irises that broke through the earth earlier in the week were now surrounded by more than a dusting of snow. The bright green leaves and stems stood out in contrast to the … Continue reading The Strength of Spring Flowers
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When our middle schooler entered his new school at the beginning of the fourth quarter last year we did a quick tour of the building before he entered his first class. Every person we encountered received the same information. "This is our new coach's son." And with that tiny sentence my son lost his chance … Continue reading Holding Your Kids to a Higher Standard
Christianity Today's article Rural Fish Bowl Pastor Dad needs to be just Dad is a well written, honest reflection on the unspoken expectations a pastor's family encounters in many towns across the US. Here's a preview: "As a young 20-something youth pastor, I went to the Assisted Living Center to have coffee and lead a … Continue reading Small Colleges and Small Towns
The coaching life is so unique that even amongst wives who blog our take is very different person to person, season to season. I'll be honest, there are blog posts I read and I cringe. A negative attitude is just not something I find helpful. That being said, there are so many amazing wives out there … Continue reading Favorite Football Bloggers
I've just completed my second restricted diet due to my thyroid being unbalanced and as with most things, the second time was avoidable had I learned my lesson the first time. That's ok though, because now that I know "a little bit of gluten" WILL actually hurt I'm much more willing to go through the … Continue reading Meal Prep Plan for Any Season
I'm writing over at The Glorious Table today! Here's a preview: I recently read a devotional based on the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. The author suggested writing out the truths and lies we saw in that chapter. So I did. My breakdown of truth and lies in 1 Samuel 17, … Continue reading How to Break Down a Lie
Last week I completed the quarterly review of the Powersheets binder for the first quarter and I was pleased to see that while I haven't been feeling "on track" with daily tasks, the big picture has begun to come together. When my #oneword2018 solidified as "Ready" I wasn't sure what I was in for, but … Continue reading First Quarter in Review
