Tag: Faith

Death Be Not Proud: A Dad Poem, but Not Mine

This post contains an Amazon affiliate link—I make a small commission if you purchase at no extra cost to you! Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about death. Two guys I grew up listening to and watching—Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down and James Van Der Beek—both left us far too soon after hard fights… Continue reading Death Be Not Proud: A Dad Poem, but Not Mine

Thirty-Four: Chasing Change: A Dad’s Thoughts on New Jobs, Big Moves, and Holding Onto Home

(This one hits a little differently than some of my other posts. Fair warning.) Life as a dad of six is a whirlwind of chaos, messes, and noise, but it’s also overflowing with love. Lately, I’ve been grappling with the idea and possibility of some really big changes: my wife’s seriously chasing a new job,… Continue reading Thirty-Four: Chasing Change: A Dad’s Thoughts on New Jobs, Big Moves, and Holding Onto Home

Thirty-Three: One of Those Days

Today was one of those days where the universe seemed to have a personal vendetta against me, but somehow, it all ended up okay because of the people who matter most. It started with a jolt on the way to church. I was in the right side of a dual turn lane, minding my own… Continue reading Thirty-Three: One of Those Days

Twenty-Seven: A Day of Faith, Family, and Fun: Our Catholic Retreat Experience

Last Saturday, our family embarked on a soul-nourishing journey at an all-day Catholic outdoor retreat, the first one we’ve ever attended as a family. It was certainly a day to remember! From praying together in the presence of Our Lord to a serene rosary walk with a stunning replica of the Our Lady of Guadalupe… Continue reading Twenty-Seven: A Day of Faith, Family, and Fun: Our Catholic Retreat Experience

Twenty-Five: Six Months (or so) of Bring Back Big Families

It’s been a full and fast-paced six months here at Bring Back Big Families. Between swimming pool clean-ups, late-night reflections, and a deep dive into what it really means to be a strong dad, I’ve covered a lot of ground lately. The Dad Strong series unpacked the four pillars of strength—physical, mental, spiritual, and intellectual—and how they play… Continue reading Twenty-Five: Six Months (or so) of Bring Back Big Families

Twenty-Three: Dad Strong, Part Three – Leading with Spiritual Strength

As a Christian dad, you’re called to be the spiritual leader of your family. In a big family, where challenges like financial strain or societal pressures can test your faith, your spiritual strength is a beacon. Speaking from my Catholic perspective and expanding on Catholic ideals (though these apply to all Christian brethren), spiritual strength… Continue reading Twenty-Three: Dad Strong, Part Three – Leading with Spiritual Strength

Nineteen: Hello World! Redux

We are officially, as of 10:02 am, Monday, May 19th, a family of eight (how is that possible?!?)! I’ll keep this one very brief by saying only a few things, the most important of which is…. We are so excited to have our other bookend to hold all of the boys together! God has truly… Continue reading Nineteen: Hello World! Redux