January 6, 2025 January 6, 2025 Thoughts Reflections on this day from four years ago… Fighting Neverland April 4, 2024 Thoughts Struggling with the word "Never." Is This the Miracle? May 15, 2023 Thoughts Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. Can’t You Just Get Over It and Move On? May 7, 2023 Thoughts Yes, I have been asked this question more than once about my grief... Two and a Half Years May 6, 2023 Thoughts Thoughts on two and a half years since my wife's death. Find Yourself a Faith December 13, 2022 Thoughts "Find yourself a faith... It's everything." Turning 47 August 14, 2022 Thoughts Thoughts on my 47th birthday. Waiting Quietly May 27, 2022 Thoughts It's not just OK to wait; sometimes it's good to wait. 18 Months May 6, 2022 Thoughts Reflections on 18 months since my wife Melissa died. A Phone-Free Weekend February 21, 2022 Thoughts Could I manage an entire weekend without using my iPhone? Organizing My Life as a New Widower and Single Dad February 9, 2022 Thoughts How am I going to stay organized with new responsibilities and limited executive function? Grief Is In Two Parts December 4, 2021 Thoughts On loss and the remaking of life. Cranberry-Flavored Beverages November 27, 2021 Thoughts Memories of searching through stores for Melissa's favorite annual beverage. Thanksgiving Day 2021 November 25, 2021 Thoughts Thoughts on our first Thanksgiving since my wife died. A Strange Form of Bravery November 23, 2021 Thoughts Blogging and social media often require a strange form of bravery... One Year - November 6, 2021 November 5, 2021 Thoughts Thoughts on the first anniversary of my wife's death. I Have Been There November 2, 2021 Thoughts Reactions to Mark Schultz's song, "I Have Been There" A Conversation with God November 1, 2021 Thoughts I had a conversation with God today... Melissa's 47th Birthday October 20, 2021 Thoughts Reflections on the first occurrence of Melissa's birthday after her death. 11 Months October 6, 2021 Thoughts Reflections on 11 months since my wife Melissa died. Facing My Fears With Journaling September 29, 2021 Thoughts How I learned to face my fears with a defined journaling method. Death Is Final, But Heaven Is Real September 20, 2021 Thoughts Photo by Florian van Duyn on Unsplash For some time now, you’ve been struggling with a seeming dichotomy: Death is final, but heaven is real. To Difficult but Important Things for Adulting September 4, 2021 Thoughts Photo by Jamie O’Sullivan on Unsplash #Adulting. Maybe this is a new word or concept for you — according to a quick web search, its use as a word Seven Months June 6, 2021 Thoughts Some thoughts on 7 months after my wife's death. Easter Sunday: Just Showing Up April 5, 2021 Thoughts What's it like to feel like an outsider on Easter Sunday after a lifetime of attending church. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day December 25, 2020 Thoughts Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem that has become a classic Christmas carol. Merry Christmas in Heaven December 23, 2020 Thoughts An imaginary letter to my late wife, Melissa, on her first Christmas in Heaven Responding to Tragedy November 28, 2020 Thoughts Can I trust God in spite of what I feel or see? God's Promises November 28, 2020 Thoughts I don't have an extraordinary faith, so I hold to extraordinary promises. All Because Of Christ: Thoughts on Death November 21, 2020 Thoughts Just a few hours after Melissa’s soul went to heaven on November 6, Jacob and I had a conversation about what had happened. I needed to know not Melissa Dunn Obituary November 8, 2020 Thoughts Obituary for my wife, Melissa Dunn November 6th, 2020 November 6, 2020 Thoughts My memories of what happened the day my wife died. Until Then March 17, 2020 Thoughts Stuart Hamblen's classic encouraging hymn, "Until Then" No Matter What March 6, 2020 Thoughts No matter what you've done, you can't erase God's love. He Will Hold Me Fast February 27, 2020 Thoughts Old lyrics set to a new tune for a song that has quickly become a favorite. Breathe On Me, Breath Of God February 24, 2020 Thoughts One of my favorite morning songs recently, "Breathe On Me, Breath of God" Even If February 23, 2020 Thoughts The story behind and lyrics to Even If, a song by Bart Millard and MercyMe. His Mercy Is More February 21, 2020 Thoughts Our sins, they are many, His mercy is more. Christ Our Hope in Life and Death February 19, 2020 Thoughts A new song from Getty Music: Christ Our Hope In Life And Death Some Thoughts for Valentine's Day February 14, 2020 Thoughts Thoughts on Valentine's Day as a single person. Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor February 2, 2020 Thoughts Christ is our sure and steady Anchor in this life... When You Rise February 1, 2020 Thoughts A song I love but can never find; perhaps it exists only in my memory. Is He Worthy? July 2, 2019 Thoughts Andrew Peterson's powerful hymn, "Is He Worthy?" Three Words for 2018 January 1, 2018 Thoughts For several years, Chris Brogan has been using three words to help provide focus to his year. Looking at his blog, he’s been doing this since at Three Key Techniques Trump Uses to Insulate Himself from Criticism and Consequence November 21, 2017 Thoughts From John Oliver, three key techniques that Donald Trump uses to insulate himself from criticism and consequence. My Dad, the Math Superhero September 23, 2017 Thoughts Memories of a time when restaurant bills were handwritten and the math was calculated mentally. Only Time September 1, 2017 Thoughts Memories of listening to Enya's "Only Time" while my son was a baby. Do Any Happy People Do This Thing? February 4, 2017 Thoughts A look at Kamal Ravikant's piercing question: Do any happy people do this thing? My Favorite Christmas/Advent/Holiday Music November 27, 2016 Thoughts A listing of my favorite Christmas/Advent/Holiday music. Maya Angelou: Human Family September 13, 2016 Thoughts Maya Angelou's beautiful poem on the Human Family Jamie Foxx: Music Took Me Everywhere August 1, 2016 Thoughts From Tim Ferriss' interview of Jamie Foxx for Tim's podcast. Leonard Bernstein after JFK's assassination June 17, 2016 Thoughts On Leonard Bernstein's iconic quote: "This will be our reply to violence..." I Opened a Book April 11, 2016 Thoughts Julia Donaldson's great poem about the impact of books. His Arm of Omnipotent Grace March 24, 2016 Thoughts A poem from 19th century pastor William Gadsby. Luck is not a factor. Hope is not a strategy. February 22, 2016 Thoughts From James Cameron: "Luck is not a factor. Hope is not a strategy. Fear is not an option." The Value of Staying in One Place to Minister August 2, 2015 Thoughts Rick Warren's social media post on the 46th anniversary of Bishop Charles Blake at West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Seth Godin on Leading Up July 13, 2013 Thoughts From Seth Godin's talk on Creative Mornings about "leading up." Dignity March 20, 2013 Thoughts "Everybody's dignity is the same." Grace Offers Rest March 5, 2013 Thoughts Three powerful words from Max Lucado: "Grace offers rest." The Grieving Sisters February 18, 2013 Thoughts From Tim Keller's book, "The Grieving Sisters" (of Lazarus, John 11) Fundraising Tips February 15, 2013 Thoughts Tips on fundraising, especially for events.