What do I feel? Hungry. A tinge of tired, but mostly hungry. Hungry for what’s next. Hungry for what’s ahead. Hungry for dinner. And here’s what’s wrong with that… Hungry is a double-edged sword. GOOD HUNGRY Here’s the good hungry: When you’re hungry and you know a meal is coming. It’s Thanksgiving morning, and youContinue reading “Good Hungry, Bad Hungry, and Relationally Hungry”
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Tearing Down the Facades
We aren’t pretending any more. It ain’t pretty. I am dealing with the shitshow that my life has become. I don’t like using that word, but it feels like the most fitting word for the time. Is It Really a Shitshow, Omer? You tell me… For context, I’ve already experienced the basement flood and threatenContinue reading “Tearing Down the Facades”
Tea Time (2)
When I wrote that Tea Time post about being in the doghouse, and the raw, tender, deeply emotional moments… You know what I told people when they asked, “How are you and the family doing?” “We’re doing ok.” That was the outer circle answer. If they were one circle closer, “We’re going through a roughContinue reading “Tea Time (2)”
Tea Time (1)
Let’s start with a little vulnerability, shall we? “Yes! Yes! Give us the tea, Omer!” I don’t think we’re ready for the full Boston Tea Party experience. 92,000 lbs is too much to handle! But let me give you a small bag, or a dime bag? Let’s stick with a small bag… of tea 😉 Three years ago atContinue reading “Tea Time (1)”
Ephesians 5b
The second half of Ephesians 5 is such a popular passage. It’s often read at weddings because Paul outlines the relationship of husbands and wives, which is really supposed to be an image of Christ and the Church. I don’t know about you, but a lot of the marriages I see don’t represent Christ andContinue reading “Ephesians 5b”
How to Be a Better Husband
Today, I want us to focus on an idea that comes up multiple times in the Bible: The idea of God being the husband/bridegroom and us being the bride. I’ll admit it’s quite tough for me to try to imagine being a woman / wife. But it’s not difficult for me to imagine God beingContinue reading “How to Be a Better Husband”
Love. Sex. God. Pt3
The last post focused primarily on single people. This post is primarily for married people. Simple summary for simple people: Talk about sex with your spouse. The Bible encourages it. People who like an explanation, read on: Dear Mr. or Mrs. _____, Please talk about sex with your spouse. It is not taboo. It isContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt3”
Living Epistles (1)
I know a lady, a single mom actually. She is in her forties, with three kids, two of which are out of the house. The youngest is still at home, quickly approaching her teenage years. The other two are out of the house, both boys. The oldest boy is married, working as an apprentice inContinue reading “Living Epistles (1)”
Wild at Heart (1)
Tomorrow begins a new adventure for me. I’m starting a book club. I know it doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, but in reality it is. Because very soon, our book club will turn into a man’s club. And we’ll go out and do manly things. And men will become better workers, better husbands,Continue reading “Wild at Heart (1)”
Saying Something
This month marks a year that I have been writing on this blog. Now that’s saying something. A year ago, I was thinking about so much and learning so much that I just needed an outlet. I wanted to write, and so I did. But now, after writing nearly two blogs per week, I feel likeContinue reading “Saying Something”
The Man, The Myth, The Legend (1)
A few weeks ago, I met with a man for dinner. He’s an adopted child, ex-crack addict, multi-millionaire. Odd combo, eh? That’s exactly why I met with him. Not because he’s an oddball, but because I can learn a lot from him. So a few weeks ago, we discussed current events, cross-country expeditions, and pastContinue reading “The Man, The Myth, The Legend (1)”
Paper in the Wind
Tom Petty sings a song about how the days went by like paper in the wind. Today, I was thinking about that. Six years ago, I was gearing up for a Saturday afternoon game as a college football player at Taylor University. Six years ago. Unbelievable. Five years ago, I was getting acclimated to Bible college, packing up forContinue reading “Paper in the Wind”