Joel Triska speaks about his father and lessons he has learned as a father When learning about his own father, Joel kept in mind that his earthly father was just that, earthly. As Joel learned about his father’s story; his dad disappeared when he was just 2 years old. Joel’s dad never met his own […]
A trip to the South Pole In the early 1900’s famed polar explorer, Earnest Shackleton, placed this ad in London newspapers. The response was overwhelming to accompany him to the South Pole. So, dads, how would you like to join us for a challenging journey through fatherhood? I don’t know about bitter cold, but it’s […]
Gami and Bumpa GRANDCHILDREN…are a joy. We have five and they are the greatest. They are sorta like a ‘do over’ in golf. You get a second chance in getting it right. Most of us are under such stress raising our children that we have little time to truly enjoy the privilege. Grandchildren are different—you […]
Units of inheritance DNA…is defined as DeoxyriboNucleicAcid. Do you know any more than you did? It is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms and many viruses. Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It is generally considered a […]
What is missing? Visiting with mostly young men in correctional units across Texas, there are a few common themes that I’ve observed from their past. [ut_icon icon=”fa-arrow-right” size=”fa-2x” border=”circle” align=”alignnone” color=”#1e73be”]No discipline or harsh discipline. [ut_icon icon=”fa-arrow-right” size=”fa-2x” border=”circle” align=”alignnone” color=”#1e73be”]No modeling or improper modeling. [ut_icon icon=”fa-arrow-right” size=”fa-2x” border=”circle” align=”alignnone” color=”#1e73be”]No love or no father […]
Lonely ABSENCE…makes the heart grow fonder. This quote from an unknown source may work in some romantic settings, but Charlie Brown added what I think is also very true. He said; “but it sure makes the rest of you lonely.” Right, Charlie! Absence means ‘the state of being away from a place or person’. Simple […]
Taking out the trash You continually toss out the trash. You are keeping things clean and even working on your personal life. As a father, you are making better decisions and being mindful of the time you spend with your children. It’s quality time. The dude abides! Then from out of nowhere the garbage man […]
Prayer Prayer…should always be based on truth from scripture. Last week’s Life Today message on prayer prompted many to comment, so I am following up to share thoughts on the types of prayer I observe as revealed in scripture, excluding fasting which will be addressed later. Philippians 4:6-7 and James 5:16 are powerful entreaties to […]
Communication PRAYER…is our primary means of communicating with the Lord. It involves giving and receiving, speaking and listening, many times waiting. It encompasses various types for specific purposes, and many overlap. God wants us to have incredible joy while he is being glorified. Since a believer has been raised in Christ into the throne room […]
Shopping. Trimming the tree. Family get-togethers. Santa. Is this what the holidays are all about? The holidays can be a bit stressful even within traditional settings, but some families are navigating within a blended structure. Some are single parent led and other families have kids with special needs. But don’t let your challenges dampen the […]