Our six year old Caleb is starting to sound out words and write notes to us. Here are two examples of notes he’s written to Tiffany and me. I’m worried that this is an accurate reflection of how he views his relationships to us.

I’m finally coming to terms with my lack of handyman talent. I wish I could finish my basement or replace the brakes on the Toyota all by myself, but I never seem to make time to for do-it-yourself projects. I usually waste all my handyman time wandering aimlessly around the cavernous aisles of The Home [...]

We once raised caterpillars until they turned into butterflies. We had a hermit crab living with us for most of last year. So we weren’t surprised when the only thing Caleb specifically asked for last Christmas was an ant farm. When he unwrapped it, he was so excited. But there was one problem. There were [...]

One of the highlights for us over Christmas break was a visit from my (Tiffany) sister Kayla and brother-in-law Wes. They live in Boston, so it’s a special treat when they are around.

Shivers. That’s what I get when I read Ephesians 5:25, “Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting.” I can think of too many times when I’m preoccupied with my own self-interest instead of giving myself up for Tiffany.

We enjoyed the past few weeks having Caleb out of school for the winter vacation. Here is how we spent our break in a nutshell.

Most people I know are married, but it’s hard to really know if they’re satisfied with their relationship or if they’re faking it really well. Do you know what I mean? In public they can put on a good face, but behind closed doors I wonder if they’re really at each other’s throat, if they’re barely surviving.