I know that as parents we’re not ultimately responsible for whether our children choose to follow Christ. I know that as they grow up, their…
Outdoors with Jack…despite a downpour!
Just this past weekend, my 15-year-old son and I spent a night and day searching for a little white box in the woods during an…
The cult of family
Recently, I shared a blog piece to Facebook. It wasn’t anything I had written, and honestly, the topic doesn’t matter. In the course of the ensuing…
“You’re too busy, that’s not real school, and you need to talk about sex!”
Ah, summer. The season for gatherings of kin and kindred from far and wide. The time of year when politics and beer mingle amongst the…
Stripping apart bikes to build family
I recently stopped to watch my 17-year-old and 15-year-old sons strip apart some bikes to fix brake and sprocket issues. Ball bearings were rolling across…
“Sometimes, you have to reinvent the wheel.”
This week’s podcast over at Straddle Parenting closes out our series on Homeschooling Fathers with a discussion about purpose, planning, and why you shouldn’t invest in…
“God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called.”
Another Monday, another podcast from Straddle Parenting! This week, we continue our series on homeschooling dads, and tackle the more practical side of getting involved.
He’s agreed to try homeschooling, but what’s next?
Today, over at Straddle Parenting, Christopher and I continue our conversation on homeschooling, fatherhood, and how to cultivate a learning environment that truly encompasses the…
Homeschool Dads… what’s holding you back?
Last week, I was gifted the opportunity to sit down with one of my favorite people and discuss one of our favorite topics. I recorded a…
Birthdays through and for the ages
It’s amazing — but not surprising — how much birthdays change as you get older.