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...
What Super Power Would Help Your Marriage the Most?

What Super Power Would Help Your Marriage the Most?

For us thirty-something-year-old men this is a great time when it comes to movies on the big screen. If you grew up watching super heroes on TV, many of your favorite childhood super heroes are now being featured on the big screen. And with some killer special...

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How You Can Have an Unbreakable Marriage

How You Can Have an Unbreakable Marriage

Less than six months into our marriage, I was almost certain we weren't going to make it. As I reflect today, I am 100% sure we would not have made it! One event transformed the course of our marriage, and now, 12 years later I am 100% certain we will make it, 'til...

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Encouraging Words Your Wife Loves to Hear

Encouraging Words Your Wife Loves to Hear

A few months ago, I wrote a post on my blog called 25 Things Your Wife Will Love to Hear You Say. Apparently, this is something many men would love to know. At the same time, many wives desire encouraging words from their husbands. As a result, this post quickly...

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Can You Imagine 49 Years of Marriage?

Can You Imagine 49 Years of Marriage?

Today my parents are celebrating 49 years of marriage!  Happy Anniversary to them!  That is amazing and almost hard to imagine being married that long.  It makes me think.  What will marriage be like when we celebrate our 49th anniversary? My guess is a marriage of 49...

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How Do I Explain This (Trayvon Martin Trial) to My Kids?

How Do I Explain This (Trayvon Martin Trial) to My Kids?

Not-guilty.  This verdict has many people sad, many people outraged, many people screaming for justice.  It has me confused, as well as concerned.  I learned of George Zimmerman receiving a not-guilty verdict the same time my kids learned of it.  Just like the people...

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My Big Announcement…After All My Babble…..

My Big Announcement…After All My Babble…..

I recently wrote a post about what happens when you love your work.  Great things happen when you love what you do, and use it to help other people.  I shared with my Facebook friends and followers yesterday that I had an exciting announcement coming today.  The post...

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5 Ways Women Are Tougher Than Men

5 Ways Women Are Tougher Than Men

Has your wife every told you to "MAN UP?"  Well, my wife basically told me that yesterday.  And then she looked at our daughter to cosign.   I didn't say much. Well, you see, I recently came into contact with some poison ivy.  And let's just say I haven't handled it...

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