Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas: (The Angel)

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The Christmas Angel, everyone knows where they come from, the significance and the meaning of them also. I can’t really talk about Being a Dad and Surviving Christmas without sharing about this one.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Santa Claus)

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We all know about this guy, don’t we? Being a dad who survives Christmas must have something to do with him.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Bells of Christmas)

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Bells have always held a special place in my heart as they often remind me of hope.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Snowman)

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You may be thinking, “why on earth is he talking about a snowman?” Well, there is a good reason and it is also a pretty straightforward message that comes with the snowman and how being a dad connects to that snowman.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Star)

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Tonight is supposed to be the night we see ‘the Christmas Star’ at its brightest. You know that article going around saying that Jupiter and Saturn will cross over each other.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (Lights of Christmas)

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The Tradition of using light in some form or another to bring on the Christmas Celebration has been used for longer than we can really even remember. Truth be told people actually used candles.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (A Christmas Flower)

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Okay, today’s a great day to write about the other ‘not so dad-like’ symbol of Christmas. The Poinsettia is a very special flower to many during the Christmas Season. The question I've wondered for years is, why?’

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Ho

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I know what you’re thinking. “What in the world does this have to do with being a dad and surviving Christmas.” Well, I’m glad you asked. Have you ever heard of creating a toxic reaction?

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (Candy Cane Style)

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Each year one of the more important symbols of Christmas to my kids is undoubtedly the Candy Cane.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Christmas Wreath)

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Christmas Wreaths are something special...

Much like the Christmas Tree, the wreath was historically made from the evergreen tree as well, meaning that the wreath could mean something similar. While this is partially true, the deeper meaning comes from the way the wreath is created. 

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Christmas Tree)

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The Christmas Tree is probably the most recognizable symbol of Christmas... 

Sure we have the Christmas Star, Santa Claus, and The Christ Child, but these may not be everywhere. Christmas Trees sure are. Did you know that Christmas Trees have been a thing since the middle ages? Well, it’s true? They were used by the Romans too. These histories show that the Evergreen Tree was used as a symbol of life and protection. 

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (An Introduction)

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A number of years ago Christmas was one of my favorite times of the year. I worked for The Salvation Army and took part in their Angel Tree giftings and loved every minute of it.

Being a Dad: The Cup Run's Dry!

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Being a dad comes even in moments of struggle. To be honest, the last few months have been a struggle for me.  The world is changing more every day. The fear of sickness and political battles are more prevalent in today's world than I ever really thought they would. There is always a silver lining though. 

Being a Dad with a Plan?

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Sometimes being a dad can lead to crazy experiences, huh? There have been some really fun experiences and then there have been some experiences I don't really care to talk about.  As fathers to our children we always want to do what is best for them. The hurtful truth of the matter is, there will be times that we do not succeed.

Being a Dad: A Hard Realization P1

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Its been a while since I last posted an update. Truthfully, I haven't really had a lot of motivation to write. Sometimes Being a Dad just isn't easy. There is so much stuff we have to take care of day in and day out. We really never have time for ourselves.

Being a Dad that Embrace's Chaos

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Have you ever thought about what being a dad in the midst of the Chaotic storms our children put us through in life means? I've been spending a great deal of time with everything going on right now trying to figure this one out. Most of what is going on in the world around us just doesn't really make a lot of sense.

Being a Dad with Sincere Persistence

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Its been one of those weeks. One of those weeks in which I begin to ponder way more things than I really should that come with being a dad.  It's one of those things where you wonder how much you're actually helping your children, or what value you are offering them. 

Being A Dad with Motivated Choices

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Learning what being a dad is all about is an ongoing journey, isn't it? We go through so many "life lessons" and we begin to think we might just be okay at this whole dad thing and BAMM! Something happens, we make a choice, a choice we really feel is the right one, but it turns out... It's the wrong one!

Being a Dad: Embracing Failure (in more ways than one)

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I have a confession to make and I'm not really happy about it. I failed to keep this updated as much as I should.  So many times an idea has struck and something has prevented me from sharing about it.  So many times I have learned something about being a dad and not had the energy to write something about it.

Being a Dad: Worship "Another in the Fire"

With Everything going on I thought it would be great to post some of our favorite worship songs right now. Many of us have been forced into isolation so let's take a moment to Worship.

Being a Dad: Worship Songs "Beautiful Name"

With Everything going on I thought it would be great to post some of our favorite worship songs right now. Many of us have been forced into isolation so let's take a moment to Worship.

Being a Dad: Worship Songs "Goodness of God"

With Everything going on I thought it would be great to post some of our favorite worship songs right now. Many of us have been forced into isolation so let's take a moment to Worship.

 

Being a Dad: Worship Songs "Canvas and Clay"

With Everything going on I thought it would be great to post some of our favorite worship songs right now. Many of us have been forced into isolation so let's take a moment to Worship.

Being a Dad in the Simple Things

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Being a dad is just crazy sometimes, isn't it? I know this month has been crazy for our family. So much going on that offers little time for pleasantries such as writing a biweekly blog post. It has been a month since my last confession, wait, that's not what these are about. 

Being a Dad: Embracing 'Dad Thoughts'

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I have no idea where all of January went. I can't believe it's already almost over. Being a dad that works full-time I often think about what may be going on at home. I wonder if my kids are experiencing some sort of growing pain or if they are putting to much strain on my wife. I guess you could say I worry about what I am missing. My 'Dad Thoughts' ponder the unknown.

Being a Dad: Worship Songs: "Give Me Jesus"

I don't have a post this week but I thought this song would be good to share.  Its been on my mind for a few weeks now, still trying to ponder over it though.