Lessons learned :
1. don't hit "send" on an email until you are sure you want to send it
2. dont' say " he said" unless you know he really said it
3. if you have to get behind on things, don't get behind on prayer
4. take your kids to a grassy park and play games with them occasionally
5. fathers: take initiative in leading your family in spiritual discussions ( use the Bible)
6. read Christian biography
7. pray that God will raise up friends for you
8. stop drinking cokes --- they are like drinking paint thinner
9. use a pen and paper when you study the Bible
10. get an ipod and listen to sermons in the car
11. put weights on your trampoline ( legs) .... ours blew out of our backyard and into our neighbor's dining room window
12. try to find out both sides of the story ( if possible)
