One reason why George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, etc etc hits home with me…

The killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are nothing new for black people in America, especially for my family, as we’ve experienced heartbreaking loss like this. The only thing that is new is the murders are being recorded now.

Life After My Heart Attack…The Road to Recovery

[callout]This is part 3 of 3 blog posts that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). If you missed them, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2.[/callout] As I've said time and time again, I am so grateful. However, I did...

I Thought, “I Could Be Dying…”

[callout]This post is the second of three that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3.[/callout] I knew something was seriously wrong and I began to believe it was...
A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: A Missing Child

A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: A Missing Child

This past weekend we went to Ohio State University in Columbus, OH for our daughter's track meet. Although we knew it could be a long day, we try to encourage our kids to support one another in all they do. So, we all packed up and left home around 5:40am, to spend...

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Why is Family and Work Life Balance So Hard?

Why is Family and Work Life Balance So Hard?

I meet with a group of guys every other week as part of a mastermind group. None of us have met in person, only online. All of us have wives, multiple kids, and our families are very important to us. We are also all creating content geared toward helping other...

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10 Marriage and Parenting Spoilers I Wish I’d Known

10 Marriage and Parenting Spoilers I Wish I’d Known

The Amazing Spider Man 2 came out in theaters this past weekend. Spidey was probably my favorite super hero growing up as a kid. Shoot he's probably still my favorite super hero today! (Dad's still like that stuff). Avoiding the spoilers Unlike when Captain America...

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5 Ways Your Family Can Benefit from a Family Blog

5 Ways Your Family Can Benefit from a Family Blog

I've been blogging for almost three years. I didn't know exactly what was going to be the result, but I can say I'm pleased with my experience so far. And very excited about what is to come. My family has been a big part of my blogging. First, they make up most of my...

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Why My Kids Almost Went to Bed Hungry Last Night

Why My Kids Almost Went to Bed Hungry Last Night

This past Sunday our Pastor shared a story of the time his wife went out of town for the week, and it was him and his four kids. He admitted he didn't handle it very well, was calling screaming for help, and couldn't wait for his wife to come back home. (This post has...

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