Divorce is horrible. Mine is probably the most civil, child focused, and least acrimonious one you could have and for that I know I am beyond blessed. My kids are going to have the absolute best shot at getting through this as healthily and happily as possible. But even in the midst of being able […]
Undone
One year, four months, seven days. That’s how long it took me from finding myself separated to filing for divorce. It was brutal.
Why does God hate divorce?….
Have you ever wondered why God hates divorce? There aren’t many stronger words than hate. But there it is in the book of Malachi…”I hate divorce.” Let me be clear and unequivocal from the start. I don’t believe for a millisecond that God hates people who have or are getting a divorce. He’s not in […]
Memorial Day Lessons with My Boys
The boys and I decided to go adventuring as part of our Memorial Day weekend mini vacation in the mountains. About 3 months ago we watched a show on secret swimming holes and they had two NC features, one of which was Sliding Rock. Unfortunately that was still several hours away from where we were […]
Borders, Walls, and Reflections from Mexico, Part 1
This past week I traveled to Juarez Mexico for work. It was my first time out of the country since college. I stayed over in El Paso, Texas and then each day I would venture over to Juarez with my colleagues. First off, I love the countryside in this part of the world. About 18 years ago […]
From The Whale's Belly 