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This is How Lovely Places Work

Luke and Dad brunchThat’s you. There’s Kaylee. A weathered, but happy dog hangs from your hand like an extension that’s so natural it no longer requires thought. The dog is now Luke. Luke is the dog.  [Read more…]

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When you find yourself in a difficult situation, choose honesty. Honesty takes a boy swallowing his pride, and it returns a man who has conquered the test of his soul.

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“The soul forgetful of her nobler birth had hewn him lofty shrines of stone and wood and left unfinished and in ruins still the only temple he delights to fill.”

-Jones Very

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Faith that Moves Sons

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I crouched over Tia as she tugged effortlessly at Mommy’s milk station, the nightly ritual that lulls Kaylee to sleep. My hand gently twirled her locks of hair as I prayed over my baby girl. Luke, little 2 1/2 year old first born Luke, walked over and put his hand on his sister’s stomach. [Read more…]

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To the Mysterious Stranger Inside Mommy

imageToday we found out a little bit about who you are. Up until this morning, we’ve been praying for him, her, or it. “Help him or her be wise, intelligent, holy, and beautiful God. Or…good-looking.”

Today marks the official end of those prayers, as well as your introduction to this site (there were only two to choose from). Welcome. I’m glad you’re not an it. [Read more…]

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Another little boy is having his first prayers. We will be starting another My Son’s First Bible soon.

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If you preach the Word of God, it’s foolishness to the world. If you don’t, it’s foolishness to the church.

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Tiny Roots

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There are no words for perfect beauty.

Only… [Read more…]

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God Wants You to Lead Courageously

imageThere’s something special about an older brother who watches out for his sister. Just the other day, your sister ambled toward the road in front of our house, and little two-year-old you yelled with a sense of urgency, “No Tia! No!” [Read more…]

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That Smile and the Little Dog That Leads It

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That smile says it all. You are Daddy’s best friend, buddy. And here you are, with your adorable dog Lucky, who you call “mMm, mMm,” the cute barking noise you make from the top of your throat.

My little leader in Christ. [Read more…]