My Son's First Bible

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87440748201255981572026-08-05T02:58:14.683-04:00My Son's First BibleA Passionate Blend of Fatherhood, Faith, and the BibleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-21903723278685101222013-06-20T07:01:00.003-04:002013-06-20T10:24:20.698-04:004 Ways to See the Nail Holes and Place Your Hand in his Side

(We're going to begin exploring matters of faith and family life issues here on the blog, while we continue on Luke's and his soon-to-be sister's young journeys.) Is that a good idea? The Bible Says So. The phrase may be cliche, but the reality begs for deeper conversation. Being that we've just finished reading the Bible in

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-82652425955588430452013-06-14T08:25:00.001-04:002013-06-14T12:50:00.738-04:00Luke's First Birthday!

Congratulations, Luke! You're 1. I can't believe it. I'll reject the temptation to say you've lived 1/100 of your life if you reach 100, that you're only 32 parts younger than Daddy, or that you're half the time again to putting your toys back in the toy bin, and just take this moment to say "I love you. Daddy couldn't be prouder of his little guy." Of course, what

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-20079954721882585892013-06-07T07:26:00.001-04:002013-06-07T09:36:12.930-04:00The Final Day of Release Week

This is it! Crazy to think everything with Breathing In and Breathing Out happened in four days (since release) and the release week will culminate in 12 hours (with the party!). Thank you to those who've rushed over to Amazon and bought the book, and to those who've sent everyone willing to listen stampeding (or wandering) over to buy one. The results are in for the first

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-71493354741921192722013-06-05T06:34:00.002-04:002013-06-05T10:08:38.664-04:00The Nature of Men

The Book. If you haven't read the beginning of the book, stop right now and click here for the beginning of Chapter 1. (continued...) Part 2: A Different Setting      But men don't belong in church.      As I sit staring ahead, listening to the sermon, pondering the back of the person's head in front of me, while he is

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-75481720073762213262013-06-03T15:58:00.000-04:002013-06-05T06:03:11.746-04:00Breathing In and Breathing Out -- Official Release -- Take Two!

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-60626190786521505412013-06-02T14:49:00.001-04:002013-06-03T09:56:14.553-04:00The RAOR Movement (and Curling Up with a Good Book)

So it's official, Luke likes to read! And darn cute at it, too! Good timing, buddy, because Daddy has something really important to share with you... Tomorrow, RELEASE WEEK begins and Breathing In and Breathing Out: Leader of Men officially releases! Which brings me to the exciting part: I am giving away cool stuff every day on the blog, from Monday to Friday, to

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-23975557052990996192013-05-14T16:53:00.001-04:002013-05-14T16:53:03.665-04:0015 Things You May Have Missed While Mommy and Daddy Played Russian Roulette With the Baby Bottle

Well, there you have it. It's been nearly seven months since I posted on Luke's life. Er...Luke's flailing on playmats while wailing at milk ducts. And now it's time to post again. For, he has a competitor. Little, adorable Luke has a little, adorable timecapsule playdate. And Mommy has a stomach ache. Somehow when I began reading the Bible with Luke I didn't have the

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-33328817008040382822013-04-23T04:15:00.002-04:002013-04-30T11:09:40.382-04:00An Iron Mast Publishing Book...

Breathing In and Breathing Out: Leader of Men Release Date: June 3rd, 2013 on Amazon.com! (Click here for a sneak peak into the book!) God's plan is more exciting, more profoundly beautiful, than we've imagined. Than we've settled for. He has a design he's written on our hearts, one that would astound us if we understood it fully. Together the natures God placed in man

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-31834196242223158752012-10-04T20:39:00.001-04:002012-10-04T20:39:24.973-04:00Day 102: September 22, 2012- The Fall of Jericho

The Readings: Joshua 5:1-7:15, Luke 15:1-32, Psalm 81:1-16, Proverbs 13:1 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-18017638093976019812012-10-04T20:34:00.000-04:002012-10-04T20:34:09.567-04:00Day 101: September 21, 2012- Crossing of the Jordan

The Readings: Joshua 3:1-4:24, Luke 14:7-35, Psalm 80:1-19, Proverbs 12:27-28 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-81043431691728784312012-10-04T20:29:00.000-04:002012-10-04T20:29:11.922-04:00Day 100: September 20, 2012- Be Strong and Courageous

The Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Joshua 1:1-2:24, Luke 13:22-14:6, Psalm 79:1-13, Proverbs 12:26 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-7718872019797955422012-10-04T20:25:00.001-04:002012-10-04T20:25:26.926-04:00Day 99: September 19, 2012- Moses Blesses the People

The Readings: Deuteronomy 33:1-29, Luke 13:1-21, Psalm 78:65-72, Proverbs 12:25 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-80655245556396811542012-10-04T20:21:00.002-04:002012-10-04T20:21:31.168-04:00Day 98: September 18, 2012- Surf Cowboy

A Cowboy?     "Is this real?" "Yes, Luke. Dad is a real surf cowboy." "Cool..." The Readings: Deuteronomy 32:28-52, Luke 12:35-59, Psalm 78:56-64, Proverbs 12:24 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-46769272454118097822012-10-04T20:09:00.004-04:002012-10-04T20:09:36.566-04:00Day 97: September 17, 2012- Snapshot of Love

Snapshot of Love.     There's no one quite like you. The Readings. Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27, Luke 12:8-34, Psalm 78:32-55, Proverbs 12:21-23 Old Testament. Moses raises up Joshua to succeed him. And then he sings a prophetic song to the Israelites. Beforehand, he tells them that they will forsake the Lord and be punished for it. I don't understand how they are unresponsive.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-13977856227835062952012-10-02T20:40:00.000-04:002012-10-02T20:40:00.378-04:00Day 96: September 16, 2012- Daddy's Wish

Daddy's Wish.     It comes true now and then. I get to sleep with my best friend. The Readings: Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20, Luke 11:37-12:7, Psalm 78:1-31, Proverbs 12:19-20 Old Testament. Moses gets his last talk with the Israelites. The Lord has revealed to him that they will stray from him and be banished from the land. He tells Moses this before they even enter the

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-85150157918719018722012-09-25T20:35:00.003-04:002012-09-25T20:35:53.401-04:00Day 95: September 15, 2012- Conversations

Conversations with Three Month Olds.   Hey, little buddy. What are you doing?     Hi. I'm kicking off my blanket. .... Oh, you noticed?   I'm sorry, I can't talk right now. You see, there's this blanket that needs kicking...     I guess we'll have to get back to you soon.   The Readings: Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-82968196242204183252012-09-20T21:05:00.000-04:002012-09-20T21:09:27.926-04:00Day 94: September 14, 2012- Daddy Tucks Away

Daddy Slips Bathtime Under the Covers and Tucks It Away.     When you're ready for bed and need comforting, when you're slipping after bathtime and need to be nestled in your cradle, I'll tuck you in.         It's kindof a cool thought. Like the bathtime sprig on top of your head. It'll dry.   And in the meantime,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-57767894195439289382012-09-20T19:30:00.001-04:002012-09-20T19:30:40.654-04:00Day 93: September 13, 2012- When Cute Loses

  When Cute Loses, Everyone Wins.     There are no words. But I can never root for you to get what you want if you look this stinkin' adorable when you don't. I will remain conflicted and allow you to entertain the laws of gravity with that lower lip. The Readings: Deuteronomy 23:1-25:19, Luke 10:13-37, Psalm 75:1-10, Proverbs 12:12-14 Old Testament.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-76016644720593214962012-09-20T17:20:00.000-04:002012-09-20T17:20:12.169-04:00Day 92: September 12, 2012-Cute Wins

Cute Wins All the Cuddles. Honestly, cutest picture ever, kid. Did I tell you that I love you? The Readings: Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30, Luke 9:51-10:12, Psalm 74:1-23, Proverbs 12:11 Old Testament. Hmm. Dealing with a rebellious son. They get to kill him. Not sure if I'm going to bring that up in a blog about how much I love my son. Will get back to you in 10-15. New Testament. An

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-17329589374897182222012-09-16T21:14:00.003-04:002012-09-16T21:14:59.420-04:00Day 91: September 11, 2012- Preparation For the Promised Land

The Readings: Deuteronomy 18:1-20:20, Luke 9:28-50, Psalm 73:1-28, Proverbs 12:10 To read along, click here.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-34503079435826413452012-09-13T21:42:00.002-04:002012-09-13T21:50:04.967-04:00Day 90: September 10, 2012- Mom and Dad's Anniversary!

It All Began. It wasn't too long ago. Mom and Dad were dating, curled up around a laptop, listening to marriage podcasts, flipping through marriage books, dreaming about the future. And then the day came. They gave their lives to each other. One year ago. They had their time away as a married couple to grow their relationship strong. Then three days later, I arrived! All one

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-39718269753344660592012-09-10T09:29:00.000-04:002012-09-10T09:29:31.957-04:00Day 89: September 9, 2012- The Family Experience

Luke and the Mommy/Daddy Experience.   Luke and Daddy so many nights and swaddles ago.   You were so small then. Your head like the palm of my hand.   You'd yell, "Heelair, heelair," when you cried.         Now here you are with Mommy in church today.     My adorable pair. Beautiful Mommy and slightly

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-70450135234571342092012-09-09T21:17:00.001-04:002012-09-09T21:17:34.300-04:00Day 88: September 8, 2012- Nap Time With Daddy

Nap Time.   Look at you, my little son. All little curled up on Daddy, little parts and little heart.   There's something about falling asleep with your whole world on your chest.         It was so precious having you sleep on me when you were younger.     And it still is. The Readings: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32, Luke 8:22-39,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-27021770734656933272012-09-09T20:50:00.001-04:002012-09-09T20:57:22.771-04:00Day 87: September 7, 2012- A Multiplicity of Cuteness

A Multiplicity of Cuteness.   I am the king of Lukes. Bow to me!   Okay, he's probably not thinking that. But what a happy king he would be! (The subjects don't look too thrilled.) But look at this one. Can you see the sensitive heart in those eyes? Sensitive heart   God is going to do powerful things with that heart, Lukey. You have a wonderful, sensitive,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104219799136748513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744074820125598157.post-36350117261328185482012-09-09T20:33:00.000-04:002012-09-09T21:06:34.745-04:00Day 86: September 6, 2012- Preciously Made

A Look Back.   This is what you looked like when you were younger, Luke.     You were bundles of adorable. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. But I might tell someone about those fingers. You cuddly little lip biter kid. Wonderously made. I think I'm starting to get it. The Readings: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20, Luke 7:36-8:3, Psalm 69:1-18, Proverbs 12:1 To

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