The Perfect Fall Burger

These burgers are a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of fall.  Pair them up with some sweet potato fries and a glass of fresh apple cider (hot or cold) to be enjoyed by the camp fire for the perfect fall evening!  I use a mixture of 2 lbs. of ground beef and 2 lbs. of…

I Crushed My Children’s Spirit

  I was listening to a man speak about the importance of not crushing a child’s spirit this morning before church.  He did not go in-depth on the topic and I was not brought to a point of conviction at that moment.  I did however walk away reflecting on how I might be crushing my children’s spirit. I…

Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes

I have a goal to make my children breakfast at least five days a week.  I fall short of this goal almost every week but I refuse to give up.  I do this for two reasons.  The first is because I have the privilege of being home in the mornings with my children.  This gives…

Words to live by

Dad: We are all made to be leaders as long as we use our? Kids: God given gifts. Dad: We lead from the? Kids: Front Dad: Why? Kids: So people can see our vision. Dad: Not too far forward. Why? Kids: Then people will not be able to see our vision. Dad: We walk with…