Family

On Father’s Day

Father’s are under attack It’s Fathers Day and probably the sermons you will hear today, and the things posted on social media, will be attacks on Father’s. Little jabs talking about how they need to do better, and are the leaders of the household or some other form of guilt and shame. And we wonderContinue reading “On Father’s Day”

Does Tough Love Help Addicts?

Does it really help? Well, it depends on how far you go with it. Most of the time tough love comes at a point of frustration, not at a point of love. Do not let frustration and anger guide you. It has been years and you have tried and tried to help a friend orContinue reading “Does Tough Love Help Addicts?”

Recovery For The Holidays

Sometimes forgiveness never comes I was born a drunk, in a family full of drunks. All of whom are now dead. Even me. I drank to escape. Not to escape a bad life. But, to escape boredom. It was a means of going insane for a bit. It’s strange. There was a moment when IContinue reading “Recovery For The Holidays”

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Our faith can overcome anger It’s Thanksgiving again,and my thoughts are divided.Like our family,and the culture of this nation. A day to remember,what God has provided.While waiting,to see the blessings to come. A day to reflect,on the things we’ve lost.It could have been worse;we are thankful it was not. It’s time to remember,the arguments atContinue reading “Thanksgiving Thoughts”

Grandpa

Things he taught I opened Grandpa’s tackle box,and there was his best fishing lure.Silver fish with the tail of a fox.It got a lot of use, that’s for sure. He taught me to tie a fishing knot.A strong one that wouldn’t break.He taught me to clean what I caught,and wash my hands in the lake.Continue reading “Grandpa”

To My Girls

Destroyed Family Poem by Chris Bunton Where have you been, little ones?Stolen away so long ago. An aching heart and lonely life for an evil man today,searching the horizon and begging God for signs of your return. Will they ever come? Should I go to them? What will our future be?What did you do today?Continue reading “To My Girls”

The Ring

Creative Writing by Chris Bunton During the course of my life; I have lost everything I own five different times. So, finding something that is irreplaceable is somewhat difficult for me. Everything, can either be replaced, or forgotten about. The moment I start to consider escaping and living a life of freedom, those irreplaceable things pop upContinue reading “The Ring”

A Poem by Chris Bunton What is family?I’ll tell you what I think. Family is a bunch of people,you are tied to for life. Whether you like it or not.They are there, and share it. Even if they hate you,they bear the title and stains. Whether it’s your child,Or mom, or uncle, or dad. There’sContinue reading “Family”