Category Archives: offbeat
7 Ways to Lead Your Family After the Great Flood
The tips I shared for leading your family forward after the damage and chaos of Hurricane Gustav seem just as relevant, and perhaps more important, in helping with moving forward after the Great Flood of 2016. I have added a … Continue reading
How do I teach my teen to make a difference in this world? Here are six ways:
I have recently re-engaged the Facebook world, after taking a few years away from it. (Today is not the day to explain that sentence, but perhaps I will do so soon.) At the time of this writing, it seems my … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Bring Me to Your Church, School, or Organization to Speak
Whatever your reasons, I know you are already considering seeking some kind of guidance or encouragement from me – you’re reading my blog post. So, I think it’s safe to assume you (and probably several others you know) could use some inspiration and direction. Given that, here are five reasons to consider bringing me to speak to you and your people in your church, school, or other organizational community. Continue reading
Let the Good Times Roll!
“Okay, everyone – raise your hands if you think parades are fun!” Yes, it’ Mardi Gras time down here in Cajun Country. And, truth be told, my family and I are not really into the whole parade scene. But they … Continue reading
5 Questions I Dare You To Ask Your Teen!
Asking good questions is a great way to build any relationship. It helps the questioner learn more about the other person, as well as communicating a certain level of genuine caring for that person. Why bother asking, if I don’t really care, right? In the spirit of opening important doors of conversation and facilitating a more powerful relationship between you and your teen, I have five questions to share with you. Continue reading
Three things I wish my Dad and I had done together before I left home:
This is not a post about regret or blame. Let’s be clear up front. It’s about encouraging fathers to seize the day and share your knowledge, wisdom, experience – share your self – with your teens while they are still … Continue reading
One Day At A Time
This is a week when many of us get serious about considering what changes we want to make in our lives. There’s just something about starting a new year that gives us fresh hope and fresh motivation. Unfortunately, many people … Continue reading
Welcome
I was reminded last night of the rich blessing of hospitality. Not just the blessing of being welcomed into a home. But being welcomed into a conversation. Welcomed into someone’s world. Welcomed into their heart. And having someone share their … Continue reading
Welcome to Our World
As I begin reflecting on the meaning of this Christmas season, this song keeps coming to mind. Thank you, Chris Rice, for sharing this beautiful song of rich theology and grateful hope. In the next couple of weeks, I will … Continue reading
Remembering That Day
This one still brings me back and gives me chills.
