Category Archives: Faith & Family

We Become What We Think About & It’s Not About You There are two truths I’ve learned in 35 years of living since graduating from college. They’re indisputable. They’ve cost me something to learn, and I believe they’re the only way forward for America’s families. Here they are: We become what we think about. It’sContinueContinue reading “Common Ground”

What Be Belmont Day Taught a Father About the Void You Can’t Fill A sequel to “A Father’s Journey: Following God’s Call to Nashville” and “24 Hours, 2 Celebrations, 1 Truth” Five months ago, I held an acceptance letter and wept. On November 20th, 2025, Belmont University opened its doors to my daughter, Jarah, theContinueContinue reading “SOUL Over Self”

A Love Letter for Easter Sunday You dropped the stone last week. Maybe you read about it here. Maybe someone shared it with you. Maybe the Holy Spirit just placed it in your hands, and you knew it was time to set it down. But here’s what I didn’t tell you. Dropping the stone isContinueContinue reading “The Best Death Ever Told”

Imagine a place where nobody throws stones. Where everything said or done is to build up, not break down. To help, not hurt. To support, not accuse. No gossip. No mockery. No words that cut like a knife. No pointing fingers. No getting even. No eye for an eye, but giving freely, even to saveContinueContinue reading “Drop the Stone”

Why the Sidelines Are No Longer an Option Boy, do I wish I knew then what I know now. The ignorance and arrogance of youth. We all learn at our own pace. But here’s what I’ve come to understand at 56 that I didn’t grasp at 16, 26, or even 46: wisdom is infinitely moreContinueContinue reading “Two Truths. One Lie. No Sidelines.”