My family is growing into our Advent traditions. We’ve been married only five years, and with three children in the house our traditions have been evolving according to our ability to manage chaos and our children’s ability to participate in traditions. This year we fell into something that I really like. We made an AdventContinue reading “It’s Advent: Whatcha doin’?”
Category Archives: Family
Prevent Defense Parenting
In advance of the birth of our third child, some parents shared with me their experience and advice: "Three children is not that different than two, really." Really? "When you have three children, you just move from a man-on-man defense to a zone defense." Oh, it’s that easy? In about a day-and-a-half at home withContinue reading “Prevent Defense Parenting”
November 15
My son, Naaman, was born today. But I note a few other significant events on this day: the birthday of my favorite candidate for president, Governor Bill Richardson; the day that Barry Bonds was indicted for perjury; the day that our hospital banned smoking on its campus (you know you’re in a tobacco state whenContinue reading “November 15”
Introducing . . . Naaman James!
Today at 4:29PM my wife gave birth to Naaman James Duckworth, 8lbs 13oz, 21.5 inches long. Mommy and baby are doing well. More pictures and information in the coming days. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
Not Yet
On All Saints Sunday I preached about waiting – the waiting we Christians do for the return of Christ and the inauguration of the Kingdom. I spoke about the saints who gather with us at Christ’s timeless communion table, and that we await the day when we will be joined with them – not onlyContinue reading “Not Yet”
The Lutheran Zephyr 