I’m convinced there is a God. Not because of the moral argument (which is pretty compelling) or the teleological argument (also with merit). Nope… it’s when things like this happen. A couple of days ago I was having a conversation […]
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Of Weddings and Love Songs
My oldest son got married in Michigan a week ago. He asked that my youngest and I perform a few songs at the wedding. We picked out our songs but several people asked if I would be writing a song for […]
Continue readingNotes to the Girl – Everyday Moments
Back in 2012, when my youngest came to live with me full-time, I would make her lunch and put a note it in. The notes covered topics from the mundane to flights of fancy. After scanning a few and putting […]
Continue readingKind words and soul suckers
“without any exaggeration whatsoever, I will say that Mathew really captured the audience’s attention as well as *any* speaker we’ve had in 13 years… I would *highly* recommend Mathew as a speaker for the Chapter meeting or any of the satellite meetings…” That testimonial quote […]
Continue readingUnited Airlines demonstrates a change of heart
An update… United changes course In a change from their initial decision, United Airlines has issued our son a ticket home. I should be picking him up from the airport this evening! He is very excited – as are all […]
Continue readingNumber three graduates from basic and hiking past challenges
A couple weeks ago I visited Fort Benning, Georgia to attend my 3rd child’s graduation from basic training – US Army. I wrote a little about “the boy” in “It’s On! and The Heart of the Child” – and I […]
Continue readingAmerica, Root Beer, & Racism….. and grace
It’s July 3rd. Last night I went out and purchased a few bottles of a quality root beer. I chilled one to just shy of freezing and sat outside with my dogs – trying to convince Bailey, the abused pit […]
Continue readingThanks Dad
I share some thoughts on being raised by Dirty Harry – aka: my father.
Continue readingI Want To Be Fearless Again
I am pretty confident but I still struggle with insecurity and am working to overcome fear. I discuss a question that can cause fear and kill creativity.
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