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The Love and Respect Crazy Cycle

The Love and Respect Crazy Cycle

Posted on 17. May, 2011 by .

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Over the last few weeks at Hope Summit we’ve been in a series of teachings called Modern Marriage.  We’ve been looking at ancient truths from the Bible that stand the test of time, even in the context of a modern marriage.  Last Sunday I spoke about the “crazy cycle” that marriages will end up in [...]

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Northern Minnesota Fun

Northern Minnesota Fun

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by .

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We had some family fun with friends from church this week in Northern Minnesota at a beatiful camp called “Pine Haven Christian Assembly.  Here are some photos of our time up at the lake… A BIG THANKS to all our new friends from Pine Haven for helping us have a great week!

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10 Tips For Retirement

10 Tips For Retirement

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by .

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I have great respect for my parents.  Every time I’ve observed them undertake a new challenge or a transition in life they have always put great thought into how they should proceed.  Now that my Dad has been retired for a bit he sent me ten tips for making every penny count in retirement.  It’s [...]

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What You Miss When You Don’t Slow Down

What You Miss When You Don’t Slow Down

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by .

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Every so often I have a conversation with my Dad that makes me think about my life and lessons I’m currently learning.  During our morning coffee out by the pool he asked me what this time off has been teaching me.  It took me a moment to answer but here is what I came up with, [...]

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We Made It!

We Made It!

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by .

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  It took us a full two days but we made it to Florida!  Unbelievable with two toddlers.  The boys were so good through the whole trip.  We kept their bellies full with McD’s and The Cracker Barrel and that seemed to keep them pretty happy.  The postcard at the top of the post is an old [...]

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Road Trip!

Road Trip!

Posted on 14. Jun, 2009 by .

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After a great week with some of Shelli’s family we will be heading on a road trip!  I am sure it will be quite an interesting time for us, as this will be the first one of its kind for our kids.  Bringing two toddlers in the car to Florida will be quite the experience… [...]

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Daddy Got Mad…

Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by .

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So I got home from work the other day and walked into the kitchen where my wife was giggling profusely. I shouldn’t have asked… but I did, “What’s so funny?” She quickly replied, “You will not believe the stories your son was telling at snack time, and to me during the whole ride home today. [...]

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Chiapperino Disney – 2010

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by .

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We take a nice vacation as a family every two years. It takes us some time to save up, but it is so worth it. I think Disney found out that each year we set up a day we call Commando Day as a family where we strategically attack the parks from sunrise to sunset. [...]

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When Dad Gets It Right

Posted on 11. Jan, 2009 by .

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We had a little bit of snow this weekend. The weather teams on TV were calling for serious snow, mad chaos, and the end of the world (practically), but it ended up being almost nothing. However, the driveway still needed to be cleared so I bundled up and headed outside with the boys for some [...]

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