Thankful for a Revolutionary Parent

Wayne Smith, celebrating earning his Ph.D., with daughters Kim (left) and Jennifer (right)

Today would have been my father-in-law’s 87th birthday.  Last October, we celebrated his life and legacy (see my post here). 

This week, Jennifer and I spent a “kidless” week in Amarillo, Texas, hiking in Palo Duro Canyon and enjoying the outdoor musical, Texas!  Jennifer stayed a few extra days with her Mom.  Over the past week, I can’t help but be grateful for my wife and her relationship with Jesus Christ.  As readers of my blog understand well, I am strongly shaped by books—and with “Learner” as one of my signature strengths—I seek to learn from many good authors.

Nearly ten years ago, Jennifer and I looked for a study on parenting and ran across George Barna’s Revolutionary Parenting: Raising Your Kids to Become Spiritual Champions.  I definitely consider Jennifer a “spiritual champion” and credit much of that to her upbringing by her parents.

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