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The Day After May 21, 2011

By uss_dad, on May 20th, 2011%

There is a buzz on the internet and in the media about May 21st. It’s supposed to be the end of the world, or so a few people claim. Never mind that the Bible says that not even the angels in heaven know when Christ will return, these “prophets” claim to know the date . . . → Read More: The Day After May 21, 2011

Several Lies Worth Believing

By uss_dad, on April 19th, 2011%

In the course of a single day, every one of us has a myriad of ideas going through our heads that are untrue. Even so, we’ll waste a lot of time and energy contemplating them while at the same time being unaware just where each idea stands on the truth-scale. Take for example, the innocent . . . → Read More: Several Lies Worth Believing

Nothing To Fear But …

By uss_dad, on March 2nd, 2011%

Franklin Roosevelt is most often credited with the quote, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself,” from his first inaugural address. As young parents just starting out though, I remember being fearful of much more:

Where is the money going to come from to live like a real family?

. . . → Read More: Nothing To Fear But …

Boys and Gunpowder: What’s the Problem?

By uss_dad, on February 21st, 2011%

One of the best lines ever from John Eldredge’s book Wild at Heart pertains to raising boys and I quote:

“The recipe for fun is pretty simple raising boys: Add to any activity an element of danger, stir in a little exploration, add a dash of destruction, and you’ve got yourself a winner.” . . . → Read More: Boys and Gunpowder: What’s the Problem?