Family Life
A Mixed Community
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007We've been talking lately about our congregation that has migrated from a consistently spouse-less, child-less group to a mixed group, some with either spouses, children, or both. This has made for a much different environment than before, as we're now having to be considerate towards people who's situations require more consideration. (Try saying that 3x […]
Children are a Blessing
Friday, February 16th, 2007We've had many new additions to families in our circle! Welcome the newcomers! If I missed anyone, put it in the comments.
Shane and Emily are new parents!! Their first baby, a girl, was born on Jan 31.
http://www.sanfordhealth.org/CradleRoll/BabyList.cfm?CradleRollParentId=19114
Jacob and Heather have received their referral to adopt a baby girl from Vietnam! Congratulations!!
http://jaidyn.vervecreations.com/
Also, Karen and Richard just […]
Stop Test-Driving Your Girlfriend
Thursday, July 13th, 2006I know a lot of single guys who read this, and noone came to mind particularly when I read this, but I thought some may find the ideas useful. The whole article is here. Here are a few quotes:
To begin with, start with a different question. Instead of asking if she's the one, you should […]
Emergency family food budget
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006Thought this was interesting: Feed a family of 4 for $45 per week. (via) — any takers?
One Year Old
Wednesday, January 11th, 2006Thanks to everyone who came to Kinsey's one year old birthday party, and thanks to everyone to has been involved in her life, this first year. Special thanks from her parents for the countless people who have helped us as we're still learning to be parents. And thanks above all to God who gave her […]
Unto the Walters
Thursday, December 22nd, 2005A Child is Born!
Here's the message I got this morning:It's a girl! Heidi Elizabeth Walter born 12-22 4:48am. 18in, 6lbs 1.25oz.
Memories from North Park in TX
Friday, December 16th, 2005From about 1989 to 1996 (ish), I lived in Texas and gathered with North Park Baptist Church. I was in the youth group at the time, and we'd do puppet shows and all sorts of things. Anyway, the other day I got a song stuck in my head from way back then, and I thought […]
A Time of Thankfulness
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005Last night, our coordinating group (those that want to help take responsibility for our local church, open to all) met together to eat, enjoy one another, and give thanks for what we've seen from God's hand this past year. The most common things mentioned were spouses, lessons from the Lord, and the local church. I […]
Christmas Phantoms
Thursday, November 17th, 2005Here's a link to a article that makes me want to be a good dad. It'll take you 3 minutes to read - reminds us that our actions carry so much further than you know most times, even if you aren't a parent, a spouse, or a drunk.
A Father's Mandates
Thursday, November 10th, 2005We watched a video call "Growing Kids God's Way" probably 6-12 months ago, and Virgil took these notes from the video in my notebook. I meant to give them back to him, but I forgot and found them today. These are pretty much directly from the video, and the teacher, Gary Ezzo:
Cultivate a sense of […]