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July 2016

July 24, 2016

In This World of Fakers, Tragedies, and Lies… THIS is Legit.

I wanted to see that it was legit. No…I needed to see that it was...

June 2016

June 02, 2016

Fish Tacos Recipe (The Sneaky Version)

Fish Tacos Recipe “The Sneaky Version” Preparation: Step 1: Without telling your children, program...

May 2016

May 25, 2016

We don’t need fathers! …Or, do we?

My son is connected to my wife through strong, natural bonds. Her body kept his...

November 2015

November 10, 2015

Why wait until you’re a grandparent? Take your second chance NOW.

One of the common statements I hear today when I talk with grandparents is, “I’m...

November 04, 2015

Dads who are present… long after they’re gone

I’m still smiling. A couple weeks ago, my son Aidan and I were invited on...

October 2015

October 26, 2015

95-pound kid shoots 200-pound buck

In “Man on the Run,” I wrote, “There’s a song that plays in my head...

October 08, 2015

Inner Boys and Awakened Men

All men have an inner boy, and many of our inner boys have strong recollections...

September 2015

September 28, 2015

One Christian’s approach to PP-supporting Starbucks (AUDIO of drive-thru)

I’ve got a fun little thing going with Starbucks - depending on what I’m doing...

September 17, 2015

Let the pepper make you happy. (NO PHOTOSHOP)

On my honor... I didn't photoshop or change these pictures in any way. I came...

August 2015

August 21, 2015

A poem for the child in the 6th Planned Parenthood video

August 13, 2015

People are hungry for hunters to donate!

The conservation of our natural resources and their proper use constitute the fundamental problem which...

August 04, 2015

“Senator Warren, we’re dealing with two bodies, not one.”

I’m troubled. Senator Elizabeth Warren, speaking against the bill introduced to the U.S. Senate yesterday,...

July 2015

July 29, 2015

Defund Planned Parenthood Facebook profile image

Here's a Facebook/Twitter image for all those who are demanding that our federal government stop funding...

July 28, 2015

The truth about pie pans and Planned Parenthood

"There's a little white tray with pie dishes on it. And I'm like... hmmm......

July 22, 2015

No wrong way to eat meat… just ask this little Angels fan. (Video)

Our family eats meat... and a lot of it. I put a pencil to...

July 21, 2015

Want a Lamborghini? Learn the “less crunchy” techniques of aborting a child.

We are wrong as a nation.

July 20, 2015

You know what… it’s OK to love the church. (VIDEO)

The church has come under fire these days, drawing harsh words from critics and bloggers...

July 16, 2015

Open letter to Planned Parenthood & Dr. Nucatola supporters:

As I’ve observed your responses to Dr. Nucatola’s statements this week, I’ve noticed a contradiction...

July 14, 2015

If they were dead puppy parts…

If they were dead puppy parts, or parts from homosexual babies, or babies that self-identified...

July 13, 2015

Think being alone is tough? Try being a friend.

I don’t care how long your beard is, how much you bench press, or what...

June 2015

June 04, 2015

Do men want isolation? At least one does…

The problem with this desire to find autonomy, privacy, and isolation is that when we...

April 2015

April 09, 2015

Are overprotective parents HURTING their children?

Last week, my 11-year old son asked if he could use my 18-inch chainsaw to...

April 04, 2015

What do you do when a bull shark swims 2 feet from your child?

You make a movie about it, of course! Our family vacationed in Florida last week,...

March 2015

March 16, 2015

Midges, Scuds, and Nymphs (Taneycomo VIDEO)

"The fish and I were both stunned and disbelieving to find ourselves connected by a...

February 2015

February 15, 2015

Video of the aftermath of Heartland EFC’s fire

This past week, just five days after the fire, I met with a 5-year old...

February 06, 2015

When our favorite places burn

How much must God love us to let us go through this together? That’s the...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

Only men can change the boy into a man

“It’s becoming clear to us that manhood doesn’t happen by itself; it doesn’t happen just...

January 22, 2015

Do kids need batteries to have fun?

“In nature, a child finds freedom, fantasy, and privacy: a place distant from the adult...

January 20, 2015

Is Nebraska about to take a step forward?

I want to use this blog, at times, to discuss things in Nebraska that are...

January 19, 2015

To the guy with the gun out the window

There are hunters... and then there are guys with guns in pickups. These are very...