One of the online Preacher Groups I am a member of is currently in a discussion about Facebook and other social media and their impact on the Family. I recently spoke at Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama on the assigned topic of The Family That Connects Through Technology. The PowerPoint (SlideShare) presentation … Continue reading Families and Technology
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Road Trip
Yesterday, July 13, 2011 will go down in my person history book. I had a great road trip with Andrew (my soon to be 14 year old). We were not able to go with the youth group to Six Flags Over Georgia this year - our schedule would not allow it. We made alternate plans … Continue reading Road Trip
Ten Family Things to Do in Orlando
Recently, Melanie (my niece) graduated high school. Her idea for a graduation party was a family trip to Orlando. Eight members of our family were able to attend. This group ranged in age from 13 to 73. While there we were able to visit all four Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and … Continue reading Ten Family Things to Do in Orlando
What Your Family Needs
Every family has certain needs. That is a "no-brainer." Some of these needs are basic physical needs such as: food, clothing, and shelter. In the aftermath of recent earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and flooding rivers these basic needs are in an immediate state - people need these needs met NOW. But there are other needs that … Continue reading What Your Family Needs
Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Yesterday, I wrote to the guys about what to look for in the one you date. Today, I thought I would go back in history to the Fall of 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama on the campus of Faulkner University. I was a Junior Bible Major and had ended an 18 month relationship early in the … Continue reading Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Morning Vocabulary Lesson
I read a new word last night. Well the word is not new, and not necessarily new to me, but one that I do not read or hear often. This wonderful word applies to some great concepts. The way the book I was reading used this word, it applied more to me the first ten … Continue reading Morning Vocabulary Lesson
You’re Invited
I think I am similar to everyone else in our community in that I like to be invited to something special, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and celebrations of a variety of events. I think you probably like invitations as well.Consider this your invitation. Specifically, this is your invitation to our Series of Lessons on the Family, … Continue reading You’re Invited
What I Like About the Holidays
In this picture - Sister-in-Law (Tammy), Mom (Anna), and my lovely wife (Amy) model their "Santa" aprons while making deviled eggs.While there are many more reasons to like the holidays than I have room to list, here are a few of my favorite reasons.1. FAMILY. During the holiday season, both of my brothers, our wives, … Continue reading What I Like About the Holidays
Raising Great Kids!
(At left: My son Andrew and his cousin Katy explore a drainage ditch in Grayson, KY)Paul tells parents, " . . . do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Eph 6:4 (English Standard Version)HOW can we do this?I find a method in the … Continue reading Raising Great Kids!
Where Do You Come From?
Last week, we took a vacation as a family. We traveled to different parts of Kentucky and Tennessee but took an excursion into Southern Ohio to show my wife and son where my dad's family is from. The grave stone above is my great-grandfather Sylvester McCown. We also took a picture of his father's stone. … Continue reading Where Do You Come From?
Driving Thought 