The August day was hot, but inside . . . my heart felt cold and fragile. My twin boys were leaving the nest, leaving me. They were ready to go. Colorful multipacks of Gatorade and snacks were stacked next to the door. Their suitcases, laptops and coffee makers were already in the car. At breakfast, I [...]
If your children (or grandchildren) are headed back to school soon, you might be feeling an odd mixture of emotions: excitement, relief, anxiety and even nostalgia. Me, too. My daughter starts her second year of graduate school this month. Hold on tight, here we go! Starting school is a big step for children—so, it’s also [...]
And God looked down on all He had made and said, “I need a caretaker.” So, God made a father. God said, “I need someone to take children fishing and play catch in the backyard. It must be someone who is tough enough to run a chainsaw and wield a machete and yet, gentle enough [...]