Category Archives: Personal

A Week Off

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

I just spent a week hanging out with my bride on vacation. We used some airline miles and hotel points and went to a tropical escape (a pic I took yesterday) for 6 nights… and wow! It was so nice … Continue reading →

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You Must Rest

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

Tonight I leave for a week long vacation with my bride. You won’t be hearing from me for a week! I’m so looking forward to this break. As I’ve grown older (and hopefully a little wiser), I’ve learned I have … Continue reading →

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Uganda

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

My pastor asked me if I’d go to Uganda with him again. I keep telling him, “If God tells me he wants me to go to Uganda… I’ll go.” I’m not trying to be a pain in the butt, but … Continue reading →

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My Birthday

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

Today’s my birthday. In years past I’ve written creative articles and posts about turning 30, or Top Ten Signs you’re Turning 40… but not today. I’m just taking the day off and hanging with my family! I hope it involves … Continue reading →

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Unedited Advice to Teen Guys

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

I’m in the middle of writing a devotional filled with advice for teen guys. In search of a few ideas, I sent a text to some friends and family members asking them what they would say if they could speak … Continue reading →

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Alyssa’s Top 10 Uganda Pics

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

About a month ago I wrote about my 17-year-old daughter Alyssa leaving to Uganda for a two week missions trip (funny side note: last year I wrote a post about how my daughter will have no rules when she turns … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones Contest

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

Shane Koyczan’s powerful YouTube video about bullying and self esteem opens huge doors to talk about these issues with teenagers. Post the questions that come to mind, and get a chance at winning a free book of your choice from Jonathan! Continue reading →

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Media Fast

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

No TV, no music, no texting, no movies, no Facebook, no Instagram, no Tumbler… Sounds like teenage Hell! Some teenagers might describe it as that, but about 100 kids at our church have opted to do this for 25 days. … Continue reading →

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My Baby in Uganda

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

As I’m stepping on a plane to NC today for a weekend of teaching, it’s actually my second trip to the airport within the last 24 hours. Yesterday Lori and I dropped off my daughter Alyssa, my dad and my … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Jonathan

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Yes… this is the way we roll in the McKee house. Footy PJ’s all around! Merry Christmas from all of us in the McKee house, Jonathan, Lori, Alec, Alyssa and Ashley!

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