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Posts Tagged: family
October 24, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
My wife and I took our children to see Where the Wild Things Are a few days ago. Our children loved it, a lot, but I think it would be safe to say that I loved it even more than they loved it! In fact, I would not be afraid to put Where the Wild Things Are in the second or third spot of my all-time-favorite movies list! Seriously! Where the Wild Things Are is a rich and wonderful story built upon a very simple and deep message about peace, anger, fear, comfort and family. Read more…
October 14, 2009
The Beautiful Noise of Beginner Cello and Flute
A Beginner Cellist
My twin daughters are taking instrument lessons in elementary school. One is studying the cello; the other is studying the flute. I happen to love both the cello and the flute. They are excellent instruments and I am so proud of my two girls. Read more…
September 6, 2009
God, Family, Ministry: In that Order
Ministry keeps a person very, very busy. If pastors aren’t careful they can easily become really great resources for other people, but fail those who are most important in their lives. Pastors aren’t so different from carpenters or auto mechanics in that their loved ones often miss out on the best that he/she can offer them. A pastor’s loved ones can miss out on a lot of spiritual and family nurture just like a carpenter’s house never gets fixin’ and an auto mechanic’s car never gets maintenance. I learned and I am still learning that a successful ministry and life is all about boundaries and honoring boundaries for the sakes of those we care about most.