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Author Archives: ryan85
Soggy Cereal
I really wish I was better. I wish I had more patience, more sympathy, more understanding. But unfortunately, I’m not. Here’s what happened… Caedmon, Jackson, Andrew and I were enjoying a nice breakfast with Captain Crunch. I succumbed to my greatest grocery store weakness – the cereal … Continue reading
Extraordinary Books: The Bryson City Series
This collection of books are some of my all-time favorites. Partly because they are written well, partly because they’re full of rich characters and pleasant stories, but mostly because of how much these books resonated with me and how I came upon … Continue reading
How can I reach out to a family with Special Needs?
I was given the opportunity to write an article for The Old Schoolhouse magazine on the topic of special needs and hospitality. Inspired by the moving story of Mephibosheth from the Old Testament, “Hospitality That Proclaims the Gospel” provides one … Continue reading
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Why it’s okay to think of yourself first.
Caregivers are often unaware of their own stress and depression, but many of them are depressed 50 percent of the time. Not only is the day-to-day caregiving difficult and challenging, but the financial impact on caring for the disabled can … Continue reading
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Extraordinary Books: All He Needs for Heaven
At a recent conference I had the privilege of meeting Chet McDoniel. I met him in front of his booth, where he was promoting his speaking ministry and selling his books. I purchased two volumes, one written by Chet and the other … Continue reading
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Tagged All He Needs for Heaven, Chet McDoniel, Jim McDoniel
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Albert Camus, Speaking of Normal
“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.”
Nobody’s Normal, in Print
In case you’re interested, the August issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine features an article I wrote called “Nobody’s Normal.” If you frequent this blog the ideas in the article will be familiar, but I was able to illustrate it … Continue reading
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Tagged Homeschooling, Nobody's Normal, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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