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A story is told about the Wright brothers after they successfully got their ‘flying machine’ off the ground…
In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground.
Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine:
“We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.” [...]
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December 23rd, 2009
DON’T MISS IT
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December 18th, 2009
DADDY CHRISTMAS TIPS PART 2
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Because of the many parties, sometimes the last people we get to spend time with is our kids. I know I’ve fallen into that trap. But we have to be deliberate for this thing not to happen.
My wife is so good with this. She prints out a December calendar and gets [...]
July 20th, 2009
STARS, SMILEYS AND WARNINGS
Ryan, our 6 year old, got home the other day after school very excited.
RYAN: “Mom, I got 14 smiley faces and 8 stars!”
MOM: “Did you get any warnings?”
RYAN: “One…”
MOM: “You got one!” (a bit upset)
RYAN: “Mom, at least I got 14 smiley faces!”
Oo nga naman.
Then Jenn texts me that Ryan got 14 smiley faces from [...]
July 1st, 2009
STUMPED
Discipline is such a major part of child training. It is quite a challenge trying to balance grace and discipline.
When Ryan was 3, he was disciplined for not obeying his mother.
In an attempt to explain to a 3 year old that obeying is about pleasing God, Jenn said “If we obey, God is happy. But [...]
June 21st, 2009
COME HOME
While swimming with my kids this morning, I told them something I’ve been meaning to let them know.
“Whatever happens, you can always come home. We will all make dumb decisions and wrong calls. But remember, you can always come home. Mom and I will always be there.”
Studying our text for this weekend’s service (Luke 15), [...]
