I do not need to see the paint to know it is there — a fresh coat of white where once grew the notches of their youth. Memories written in pencil tend to be erased, and those are the things you never like to think about. It was a trace ...

So many of the soft skills that I teach to new Customer Service Representatives relate to other relationships in life. I’m always trying to be a better husband and a better father, so as I teach my current class about these soft skills I couldn’t help but reflect on how ...

Some people experience bonding with their child during the first few moments of life , or the first months of caring for them at home.  I on the other hand did not.  People describe bonding as an intense emotional connection that they feel with their kids.  More than just loving them, ...

It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  It’s Super Daddy! At least that’s how my son and daughter see me!  As Super Daddy, I can lift anything, fix anything, do anything.  I can launch Ella and Pax into outer space and catch them when they come flying back to earth. I’m able to pedal ...

What do you do when you don’t feel like going to church? I struggled with this Sunday afternoon.  I was supposed to lead singing, but I didn’t feel like my heart was in the right place. I just finished a hard conversation that left me hurting.  At that moment I ...

Remember what life was like without any kids?  I can almost not imagine how things were before Ella and Pax were born.  I’m not talking about how easy it was to go somewhere without having to pack a diaper bag, stroller, carry on suitcase full of changes of clothes and ...

On Father’s Day, I set out to make resolutions to become a better dad.  My initial thoughts turned to spending more time with my kids, and having more fun and memorable experiences with them.  I want to be that creative dad.  I want my kids to know that I love ...

How was your Father’s Day? This morning I was responsible to get the kids together for church while my wife was in Sunday School.  On the way in, Ella hit her head on the side view mirror of the car parked next to mine.  I forgot a bottle for Pax at ...