It’s been a year now since I last posted my essay titled “Marriage Works.” At that time Emily and I were only months away from transitioning from 11 years of Youth Ministry to the unknown territory of Family Discipleship Ministry. We were both excited about the new adventure that lay ahead and at the same time a little fearful of…
By Anthony Tinin It’s that time of year when we face the anxieties and uncertainties, the excitement and opportunities of going back to school. Trying to get up early again……Trying to get back into the routine…..Trying to get your homework done! Back to school time certainly has some positives, but for some, school can be a tough place. School is…
Marriage Works Next month Emily and I will be celebrating 15 years of marriage. An amazing accomplishment for a guy like me. Considering how different we are from one another, it’s even more astounding… She’s a “do it right now,” kind of personality. I’m a procrastinator. Her family owned a business. I grew up in a lower middle class home. …
Watering the Lawn It’s very difficult to cut the grass while watering the lawn. Have you ever noticed? I’m actually not talking about using the sprinkler system or the garden hose to water the lawn. I’m talking about watering the lawn with tears. I’m actually not talking about allergies either. I had one of THOSE moments today while cutting the…
Recently I attended a wedding. Even though it was the wedding of a close relative, and I was extremely happy for the couple, the thing that I enjoyed the most during the wedding was sitting really close to my wife and remembering our special day. Every wedding I have ever attended (unless I was just not paying attention) included those…