If we could choose forever now

An insurrection of chickadees yanked my eyes open very early and I padded downstairs to peer out on the dawn. Morning glory seedlings were straining for the new sun from the windowsill, the sump pump was gushing leftover January out of the basement, and the snow was...

Cement forms and water pipes

This is a sneak preview from the next book (I’m still waiting for someone to write an awesome foreword).   I have several time machines. Two of the best I carry with me at all times. One holds up my glasses (my nose) and the other—a pair actually—stick out...

10 Unforgettable Lessons on Fatherhood

A pastor friend of mine sent me the following short article and I couldn’t get through it without tears in my eyes—both because of the wonderful testimony of a son speaking about his father, and because the standard has been set so high for all of us. Please...

Father’s Day book contest!

Hello everyone. I plan to publish a book of father-stories written by guest authors in time for this year’s Father’s Day, June 21 (just 7 short weeks away). In order to pull this little literary feat off, I need to receive at least 15 encouraging,...