A Busy Dad’s Holiday Hack
Discover DADvent — a dad-inspired Advent calendar turning the December holidays into a month of surprises, creativity, and meaningful father-child moments, making Christmas magical despite busy schedules.
It’s All About the Baby
In 2024, a hurricane of events has forced us to scale back our ordinary observances. It all began in May when we found out that my wife Angie was pregnant with our second child. This miracle news of our new baby turned our plans upside down.
The Light of Bethlehem Heals
Christmas connects us with powerful childhood memories. For many, the memories are tinged with grief. Let the light of the Bethlehem star illuminate God’s presence in your life and his desire to heal it.
Mary, Baby Jesus, and That Other Guy
Joseph should get more than a nod at Christmas, because even for Jesus, fathers are not an accessory; they are a necessity.
The Greatest Gift
Considering Christmas is only three sleeps away (yikes!), I’d like to share “The Greatest Gift”, a beautiful song featuring Andrea Bocelli.
Have a Very Messy Christmas
Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, remember that clutter and chaos have always been part of this ancient celebration — and that God is with us in our mess.
How Loving Your Neighbour and Building Relationships Can Add Years to Your Life
A friend of mine challenged me with statistics about the importance of reaching out to your neighbours and building family and community in your own neighbourhood. He gave me three good reasons why hosting a Christmas Street Party for your neighbours is a really good idea.
If You Are a Single Dad, You Often Feel All Alone
Whatever you do, know that you’re not alone. Know that being a proactive single dad is a blast. Be a man, be a father, get muddy and let the washing pile up.
Surviving Christmas Lunch with That Tricky Relative
We all have those family members who send a chill up our spine; for whatever reason, we just don’t connect positively. So, how on earth do you survive Christmas lunch and walk away without feeling like you’ve just been put through a shredder?
A Very Squishy Christmas
Singing these two carols to Squish has helped me think about Christmas through the eyes of a child for the first time in decades. And it’s a beautiful thing.
