“Kinley?! Kinley Jane where are you!?” “Baby! Kinley come here where are you?!” 8Â seconds. It happened so fast. Turned to look at something on the shelf. As a parent there is no greater fear. That moment your child vanishes from your care like an unexpected David Blaine trick. I wasn’t laughing. There was no applauding. …
I can stay up late. Reeeaaaaal late. Being a night owl and dreamer, my brain takes forever to shut down. My wife Carrie on the other hand, she’s ready to slide into bed at 8pm (read 7:15, but you didn’t hear it from me). The girl needs her rest. I can function on 4 hours …
You’re trying to get that bundle of joy to sleep through the night. You’re on month 16 with zero ground gained. You’re exhausted and crack from sleep deprivation. Your boss called after hours. Again. That project you thought was due in 3 weeks was due today. You lose a months pay and possibly your job. Married life isn’t what you …
Over the last four weeks at Forefront we’ve journeyed through our series Mirror/Mirror. It’s been an open conversation about anxiety, depression and mental illness. We’re thankful for your questions that you sent in and your transparency. Thank you for being a church that embraces tough conversations and isn’t afraid to get real about what’s happening …
Loved reading this recent article on Relevant Magazine’s site about the shift in late night entertainment. The cynical nature of the old regime is being left behind for a lovable, gentle and more heart-felt approach. It’s honest. It’s real. It’s what we’ve been wanting for years. Let’s face it, being cynical and self-righteous is tiresome. …
On Sunday I shared a story from our trip to Carowinds in NC/SC. It was a great time for our family, but it almost didn’t end the way we hoped. You see… we lost Roxy. Before you freak out, let me elaborate. Towards the end of our day we were walking through the park and …
“People killin’, people dyin’ Children hurt and you hear them cryin’ Can you practice what you preach? Or would you turn the other cheek? Father, Father, Father help us Send some guidance from above ‘Cause people got me, got me questionin’ Where is the love?” – Black Eyed Peas Never in my 35+ years of …
You may have seen this video where two ladies handled a dispute like total adults (or school-age children). It makes my heart hurt just watching it. Especially when I see the 6-year-old being coaxed by his mother and others in the crowd to hit the other woman. The question that immediately comes to the forefront of …
I live in land where estrogen abounds. With a wife, two girls (soon to be 3), I’m outnumbered. In this beautiful place I reside, I’ve learned a valuable lesson: Use. The. Filter. “You want to play pretty princess kingdom with us?” “Um, no freaking way. I want to watch explosions and relax.” *filter kicks in* …
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Week 1, Faith & Belief, from our series @ Forefront “The Road.”
