by Kirk Thomsen | Aug 2, 2024 | Dad Blog, 2024, Application, Discipleship, Vision
An old boss of mine used to say, “Pick a lane and get in it.” That saying of his would generally surface when our organization had researched and analyzed a decision a bit too long. The organization needs to move forward. A decision must be made. That is true for...
by Kirk Thomsen | Jun 24, 2024 | Dad Blog, 2024, Application, Discipleship
Our sins of commission can tend to dominate our focus. Those things that are obvious to us as well as to others. Our cursing or use of poorly chosen words that signify gossip or slander are clear examples. Likewise, our addiction to anything that holds mastery over us...
by Kirk Thomsen | Sep 21, 2023 | Dad Blog, 2023, Application, Discipleship, In the Word and Prayer, Prayer
The Scriptures provide clear direction for us Dads with regard to the teaching of our children. (Deuteronomy 6:7-9) It’s not optional, it’s a given. The reality of that command, however, can be daunting to the new Dad. The modern world around us communicates...
by Kirk Thomsen | Jun 17, 2023 | Dad Blog, 2023, Application, Discipleship, Prayer
The last book of the Old Testament contains the last words of the prophets as provided by God to the nation of Israel. A silence that would last for around four centuries. A friend of mine, with a twinkle in his eye, likes to refer to the man who wrote the book as the...
by Kirk Thomsen | Jun 3, 2023 | Dad Blog, 2023, Application, Discipleship, Scripture
There is an old saying that “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” A rather crude way of saying that men are mainly driven by their appetite. There is some truth there. I found that to be so recently in attending a Dad’s meeting at the Pennsylvania home...
by Kirk Thomsen | Aug 30, 2019 | Application, Dad Blog
My father-in-law, Harve Soderholm, finished his work here on earth on June 11, 2019. He was 89. He was a husband, a father and a disciple-maker. A man who loved God and walked with Him. For me, he was a mentor and a friend who walked with me along the narrow way. So...
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