Wednesday Words: Journey & Destination

"Dad, what are we going to do next?" That question has been echoed numerous times from one of my children over the last 6-7 years. On several occasions when our family has been on vacation or a trip, the question will be communicated, addressed and discussed. It seems to be all about the next activity …

Wednesday Words: Sacrifice

‘So, what are you giving up for Lent?’  I remember hearing those words for the first time when I was in college.  Coming from a faith background and having practically grown up in church, I was confused upon hearing the question.  I had never heard about Lent before.  As I processed the question, I realized some research needed to …

Wednesday Words: Love is…

“What does this word mean?”  A question that parents, teachers, and/or adults will often times be asked from children seeking to learn the definition of a word.  Defining words is currently a learning process for my children.  They are introduced to new vocabulary words in different subjects.  They each seem to want to understand the meaning as they will ask about …

Wednesday Words: Seasons of Purpose

Being someone who enjoys the outdoors (gardening, fishing, hunting), my grandad has sometimes struggled through winter (January/February).  Even though age and health has deterred him from some outdoor adventures, he still finds time to work on a project.  His new project is a tree nursery he started last fall.  The plan is to the plant the trees this …