I grew up in Southeast Dallas, the old Pleasant Grove area. During those years (1960’s), most of my memories of living in our neighborhood are good. I don’t remember my parents being concerned about crime in our neighborhood. Things were relatively calm in that neighborhood. In my memory, life was full. Baseball in the summer… Continue reading Baseball, Bikes, and One Warning From My Mother
Category: My Family
What I Wish I Had Known When Our Children Were Born
Charlotte and I have two daughters and a son-in-law. We now have three grandchildren! Little Sully was born to Jamie and Cal just the other day. As I drove home from Oklahoma City yesterday, I thought about what I wish I had known when our children were born. Like others, Charlotte and I were… Continue reading What I Wish I Had Known When Our Children Were Born
Why This Picture Makes Me Melt
Yesterday, I spoke in chapel at Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas). My daughter, Christine, told her son that his “Poppy” was going to speak in chapel and they could watch the live streaming. She set up her iPad and set the link to the live streaming of chapel. She left the room. When she returned, someone… Continue reading Why This Picture Makes Me Melt
“Poppy, Can We do Something Fun?”
I am on the campus of Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas) this week. This is their annual Lectureship. Christians from across the country have gathered. There are a variety of classes, keynote presentations, etc. I spoke yesterday and tomorrow will gather with others at the Harding School of Theology luncheon. Monday morning, Christine (our oldest daughter)and… Continue reading “Poppy, Can We do Something Fun?”
Do You Have Time to Be Present?
Time is so strange. How can you graduate from high school one year and then what seems like just a few years later be holding a grandchild? Why do some days seem to last forever (especially when you are sick or a toddler is crying) and then entire years seem to breeze by? The other… Continue reading Do You Have Time to Be Present?
Ministry Inside.99
But what will people think? Years ago, Charlotte and I were walking across a parking lot of a large church building in Kansas City. We had an appointment with a marriage therapist. This was our first visit with him. I was nervous. I was nervous that someone who I knew might see me. I… Continue reading Ministry Inside.99
When the Encourager is Missing
At some point, by the grace of God, many of us have the opportunity to be influenced by an encourager. Very often, encouragers challenge us to imagine a future. They present possibilities. They inspire confidence. I once heard the following story about my grandfather and have since thought about it many times. My grandfather, John… Continue reading When the Encourager is Missing
When Baby and “Poppie” Came Without Clothes
I got back from Nashville this morning at 2:00 AM. Charlotte and I were there for the birth of our first grandchild. Brody was born on Thursday at 5:03 PM. Of course he was born without clothes. A nurse wrapped Brody in a swaddling blanket. For several days in the hospital, he was wrapped in… Continue reading When Baby and “Poppie” Came Without Clothes
Brody Martin Wood
Brody Martin Wood was born at 5:03 PM on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. Now this is a moment that our family has been waiting for! Mother and baby (and father) are fine. More later, but for now we are so grateful and excited about this first grandchild.
What Will This Child Call You?
Our first grandchild (a boy) is due on September 1. This past weekend, Christine and Phillip were here for their first baby shower. Jamie was here as well and so we all had a very enjoyable weekend. They asked me a question, however, that is very difficult. In fact, I don’t have an answer yet.… Continue reading What Will This Child Call You?