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So Why Do We Fast, Dad?

That was the question Gracen asked over a dinner of brown rice. Gracen is pretty smart. She listens, connects dots and draws good conclusions. And this past Sunday, she heard the Biblical reasons for fasting. But as we join other followers of Christ at Geyer Springs in a corporate fast, Gracen still didn’t get it. [...]

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Disney: Final Thoughts

These have been some different postings for me this week. I’ve written everyday, It’s been more of a travel blog. And the focus hasn’t been blatantly about discipleship as it relates to men. However, framed through Disney, these past several posts have been about time. Time with your wife. Time with your children. And as [...]

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Epcot, Revisited

This is the day that brings sadness to your heart while you’re at Disney… waking up to an eviction notice. If you’ve been to a Disney resort and used the Magical Express, they hang this reminder on your door. Depending on your airline, you can check-in and print your boarding passes. You also are reminded [...]

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Magic Kingdom, Revisited

As we have done the past two trips to Disney, we spent a full day in each park the first four days. Unlike the past two trips, we only have two days left (instead of three). And our last moments are spent in the two parks that we like the most: Magic Kingdom and Epcot. [...]

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Animal Kingdom

One thing you have to do before you ever step into a Disney Park is this: have a plan. Actually, it starts long before you arrive in Orlando. It begins with your reservation. You can start booking your table-service meals 180 days in advance. And when you once had to be on the phone, booking [...]

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