Talk Louder!

I was talking to a classroom of 3rd graders and wanted to get the point across that God loved them so so much.  To do so, I lowered my voice — almost to a whisper — and said “You are loved”. 
I had them wrapped in wonder until a boy in the back yelled out, “Talk [...]

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Makenzie’s Celebration Service Tribute Video

FINALLY!  I was able to post the slide show from the Celebration Service with sound!  (It’s right from the service so you can hear the congregation laughing at points).  This gives you a good picture of her personality and passions!
Enjoy
todd
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“I Dance For You My King” (Video:  Makenzie’s [...]

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“I Dance For You My King”

An incredible new song by worship leader, Anthony Celia.  Written in memory of Makenzie Stocker.
CLICK HERE…
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A Piece of Peace

After Makenzie’s death this past month, many people have said to us, “I don’t know how you do it.  I couldn’t be strong like you.”  In my guts, I wanted to say things like, “Sure you could …  You never know until you’re in that situation … Blah, blah, blah…”  But now my response is, [...]

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A New Day

We had dinner last night with a couple who lost their 16 year old son recently.  The words they shared, their experience dealing with this kind of loss and their example of faithfulness and love were no less than inspiring.  One of the most helpful discussions we had was the concept that every day, we [...]

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A Different Father’s Day

This is a different Father’s Day.  In years past, Father’s Day meant cut-out, hand-made cards, breakfast in bed and long morning hugs from my three children.  This year is different.  My kids have outgrown the handmade card artistry, I am awake long before they are wiping the sleep from their  eyes, and the hugs will be [...]

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Peace is immediate…Healing is slow

That title says it all.  As soon as I found out that my 18 year old daughter was killed on June 3rd of this year, I knew she was with Jesus.  That is where the PEACE came from.  However, the pain and hurt was (and still is) incredible.  
We have been comforted by so many [...]

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When all is said and done…

A week ago, I lost one of the most precious gifts God gave to me — my daughter, Makenzie.  She was killed instantly in a car accident and my life will never be the same. 
The outpouring of love on our family has been indescribable.  Literally, hundreds of cards and texts have poured into the respective [...]

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