Godly Friendships

Last night about 20 people came to our house to hang out, play mexican train (dominoes), and eat pizza. It was a great time . . . except that I didn't win one single round of train . . . Sarah, Steve, Meredith, and Cory did though . . . that's it . . . no more dominoes until I get my game down . . . :)

Father's Day

Coming home from church yesterday I wasn't expecting it . . . but after a ribeye, some new shirts, Golf's US Open and a little R & R with Teri and the boys . . . I definitely feel like an appreciated father . . . yep . . . I love Father's Day! :)

Loving God and Loving Others

Loving God and loving others . . . what a phrase . . . i know scripturally if you do those two things, you will not go too far astray . . . but what does that look like in everyday life? For me today it was encouraging my staff, interacting with a young man who was in need of a conversation, talking to an inmate over the phone, challenging a young lady to never give up, and then spending a few precious moments in God's word. What a beautiful day to love God and his creation.

Day Off

I'll tell you right now, it's crazy how much you can get done if you put your heart and soul into it . . . but a day with a good book, an afternoon nap and an evening enjoying Teri and the boys makes for a great day off for me. Makes me think of God's 7th day in creation . . . He rested. It's like half-time for the soul . . . a time-out . . . we all need one.