Category Archives: Christianity

The Ten Best Questions for a Presidential Debate

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I believe I have mentioned before that this blog will never be political in nature; by that I mean I will never try to sway one’s politics to my own. Why? Well, because like most of us who have a … Continue reading →

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Angus

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

The first time I met Angus I liked him instantly. We quickly became fast friends; he was a good time guy, funny, always entertaining, affable and up for anything. I had, to this point in my life, never met anyone … Continue reading →

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How I Became #15 on the “Save in Case of Fire” List – Part I

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Let me first say that while she is the primary source of my anguish, I do not think of her as such; my wife is the most kind-hearted person I know. She has always had a weakness for those less … Continue reading →

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Wedding Bells are Clanking – Part II

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it finally happened. Despite my silent and consistent prayer that God would intercede and render my oldest daughter ten years old again (thereby making her my youngest, her impending marriage illegal (except perhaps in Alabama) and, collaterally, her fiance … Continue reading →

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Serenity Now

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I enjoy writing this blog; it’s been a nice release for me, and it’s also been a joy to see my writing reach literally tens of people around the world. Lately, things have gotten a little crazy for me and I … Continue reading →

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The Struggler’s Guide to La Jolla, CA

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

This past week my wife and I went on our daughter’s senior class trip as driver/chaperones. The destination was La Jolla, California; from my memory of the Spanish language, this means, literally, “The Jolla.” (Fortunately, the school’s Spanish teacher was … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, California, Children, Christianity, Humor, Parenting, Photography, Travel, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, California, Children, Christianity, humor, La Jolla, Life, Living, Travel | 11 Comments

The Struggler’s Struggles

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

So. My life, fifty-one years long (good Lord) and almost without exception one that has been a struggle to call my own, is decidedly even less so now. Admittedly, I really mucked up the period in which I was solely … Continue reading →

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The Bard of Lard Doth Rhyme it Hard

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Ask me that which I hold dear and I should answer twice: Family first, then ice cold beer, would, I think, suffice. Family for I love them so, they bring me no small pleasure; Beer is much the same you know – … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Writing | 18 Comments

Maddie

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

She was born on May 11, 1994. Honestly, the only real trouble she’s ever given my wife and I was while she was still in the womb. My wife suffered from pre-eclampsia during each of her three pregnancies; with this … Continue reading →

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The Struggler’s Guide to Golf – Part II

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it’s happened again. I’m vexed. I picked up the Bible last Friday and did some reading; a girl on my middle school basketball team had done her devotion earlier that day, and I felt that what she said had … Continue reading →

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