The Mud Boys
“Dad, how come there are only boys on the Science of Stupid?” This TV show has been amusing my daughters and I for awhile with the ridiculous things people attempt for fun, inflicting themselves with massive amounts of pain, and Katie finally noticed a pattern. It was mostly the male population we were watching. “Well Katie, when you get a bunch of guys together they … Continue reading The Mud Boys
Man’s Worst Enemy
I can’t help but think “I’ll bet they’re their own worst enemy?” when I meet some people. I was a teenager when I first heard a man describe his electrician to me in these terms. He himself had back problems and so did the other man who was trenching a line into his yard. In the bottom of the trench the electrician’s back seized up … Continue reading Man’s Worst Enemy
I’m that Maniac Coach
Things I’ve actually said to children under the age of 12: “One rule guys, when we score, we lose our minds!!!!!” “YOU need to score a bicycle kick right now!” “I need 100 goals from you in the next shift” Things children have said to me: “What’s a bicycle kick?” “I’m cold and dizzy” “Who do you keep calling Marisa? I’M Marisa!” I feel that … Continue reading I’m that Maniac Coach
No More Open Mics
Have you ever been to a good “open mic” session at a wedding? I haven’t. I can guarantee that the first person who suggested an open mic was the guy who should never be allowed to use it. “Let’s carefully plan a wedding down to every detail, but we have this ten minute slot during the reception that we should fill with something psychotic and … Continue reading No More Open Mics
Touchy
If YOU don’t have a laugh at yourself when you mess up, it’s ok… somebody else will. I’m a pastor and have spent years watching people spring back from problems or get buried in them. Money, relationships, parenting, marriage, whatever issue you can imagine. There are two types of people. Those who laugh at themselves, and those who prefer that others do. I’ve had thousands … Continue reading Touchy
Strong Willed Children
Our friends had a feisty little girl playing with my daughters at our house one day who told me “I like you!!” When I was walking through the basement. It’s one of those funny things kids say when they’ve known you for a grand total of four seconds. Ten minutes later I walked past and said “Ok guys, time to clean up” Her response? “I’m … Continue reading Strong Willed Children
Emotional Spending
“Money is a tool, not a baby. Don’t have feelings about it.” This is from a recent sermon concerning things my dad taught me about money. My dad was a funny sort, he told me one time “Son, if I get you a gift and you turn around and sell it the next day I won’t care. It’s yours. Do what you want with it.” … Continue reading Emotional Spending
