Apr 17, 2024 | Family, Reflection
A few weeks ago, Esther and I spent a gorgeous spring Saturday morning celebrating a first birthday party with family friends. The baby was in the middle of smashing the birthday cake when Corbin called. I let it go to voicemail, as Esther was trying to get the...
Feb 14, 2024 | Reflection
Basketball season is in full force, and our high school teams are fun to watch. Recently during a rivalry girls’ game, a hush rolled over rowdy spectators as one of the opposing players made a basket – in our basket. Two points for us, a surprised pause from the...
Feb 7, 2024 | Family, Reflection
Last spring I experienced a favorite parenting moment. Such a privilege to give Esther her dream camera and lens. For no reason. Not her birthday, not Christmas, and she didn’t earn the money (or even half of the money)… I just got to buy and give this gift to...
Feb 3, 2024 | Bragging, Reflection
“Does my life make a difference?” That’s the question. Whether we admit it, whether we even realize it, that’s really the most fundamental, most important question we ask ourselves. It’s the reason we watch It’s a Wonderful Life every Christmas. Or if we don’t, we...
Nov 22, 2023 | Family, Reflection
My dad describes a surprising encounter with the Lord, years ago, when he was attempting nighttime prayers. He was lying in bed, going through a mental checklist of all the people and things he needed to pray for, and time and again his prayers were distracted by...
Nov 14, 2023 | Family, Reflection
Dear Basden ~ in keeping with Cappy’s encouragement to Hud, here are his words penned to you as an eight-year-old. And we couldn’t agree more. Happy TWENTIETH birthday, Little Joy! Basden- You have a wise heart. It shows in the way you really want to help...
