Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Silence in the Prayer of a Fool

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

Usually each night at dinner, my children get a lesson in a father’s love through my silence. As has been the routine for the last 8 months at our house, we try to have a little something for dessert following … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick: The Way God Makes a Leader

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

It is Saint Patrick’s Day and we are all running around trying to find our green shirts to avoid getting pinched. With all the kids, this could turn into a major fight fast if everyone is not all prepared. But … Continue reading →

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Brackets, Basketball, and the Gospel

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

March Madness is here. If you are like me then you have filled out your bracket and are about to watch more college basketball then you have, well…., since last March. (Its truthfully the only time I watch it.) If … Continue reading →

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Man does not live on Bread alone…

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

Last night my wife and I were able to get away for a much needed date. We went out to a chain restaurant. You know, one of those places that gives you “free” bread before your dinner. As our waiter … Continue reading →

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