Category: Wednesday Words

My children recently received a slide for their backyard tree/club house.  According to the children, the slide is a gift that is well over due.  They are excited for the new addition.  I think the children thought I forgot that the slide was an intended piece of the original treehouse design.  The treehouse was built 3 years ago, so … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Forget

Every mission trip I’ve had the opportunity to participate in has led to one similar conclusion: the people serving are just as blessed as the ones being served.  There is something about serving others that creates an attitude of thanksgiving, humility, and love.  Our intention and motives to serve need to begin with love.  In John 13 … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Serve

Bully. Does the word bring an image to your mind? Does it immediately trigger a physical or psychological reaction? Merriam-Webster defines a bully as “a blustering, browbeating person; especially one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable.” In our lives we have all encountered … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Impact

This coming weekend, the college basketball tournament begins. Since the cancellation of last years tournament, schools/athletes/coaches/fans (including my two daughters) have been anticipating March Madness. As several events and activities have been canceled over the last year, people have slowly anticipated the the opportunities to once again participate. The spring season brings with it warmer … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Anticipation

https://videopress.com/v/dih86xXQ?preloadContent=metadata Wednesday Words (Video edition) March 10, 2021

Streaming shows and movies to watch is the norm for most people.  Live television is rarely viewed, especially in our household except for sporting events.  When watching a movie through a streaming service, I often remind my children that they can hit pause.  They forget they have some control over viewing the movie.  Pausing allows … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Pause

"Dad, what are we going to do next?" That question has been echoed numerous times from one of my children over the last 6-7 years. On several occasions when our family has been on vacation or a trip, the question will be communicated, addressed and discussed. It seems to be all about the next activity … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Journey & Destination

‘So, what are you giving up for Lent?’  I remember hearing those words for the first time when I was in college.  Coming from a faith background and having practically grown up in church, I was confused upon hearing the question.  I had never heard about Lent before.  As I processed the question, I realized some research needed to … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Sacrifice

“What does this word mean?”  A question that parents, teachers, and/or adults will often times be asked from children seeking to learn the definition of a word.  Defining words is currently a learning process for my children.  They are introduced to new vocabulary words in different subjects.  They each seem to want to understand the meaning as they will ask about … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Love is…