New Book - Breaking the Chains by Shari Howerton (my mom)

My mom has recently published a book telling her story of being raised in a pseudo-Christian cult. The books arrived at her house today and they are ready to be purchased. If you have any questions about my background or any of the oddities of growing up in a cult, I recommend reading the book. Even if you don't, I recommend it. The story is fascinating and points to the miraculous power of Jesus' gospel. Check out her website by clicking this link. One more exciting note for me personally is that she let me write the epilogue. Sure it's my mom's book, but published is published!

Thanks for checking it out.

Strange Things are Happening to Me

We've been listening to this one a lot since the Toy Story double feature. You haven't lived until you hear Joshua sing like Randy Newman.

Conversations With the Boys

This conversation took place during a Saturday morning cars session...

Joshua - "Dad, he really, really scratched me."

Me - "Have you really, really forgiven him?"

Joshua - "Yes."

Me - "Andrew, no scratching. No biting. No hitting. No yelling. No screaming."

Andrew - "I didn't yell."

Lifted from Scotty Smith's Facebook Status

"Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world.” Francis Schaeffer

Conversations With Students - Names Have Been Changed

To the third grade class -

Me - "No talking in the hall."

Sally - "I'm explaining what Judaism is to Jenny."

Me - "Do it at recess."

Maybe I could have handled that one a little better.

Conversations With Andrew

Andrew to me this morning - "Hey, boy. You're not in charge."

I think the weekend has gotten off to a good start.

Comforted in Christ

Weary and broken
Yet comforted and content
Jesus is enough