Those Times When I Need to ‘Choose Something Like a Star’
We live in a world that is loud and overwhelms us at every turn. The noise can drown out our…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Setting Boundaries Is Important During Long Hospitalizations
Many years ago, when my youngest son was 11 months old, he was hospitalized during the Christmas season due…
How I Define Advocacy as the Father of Sons With Hemophilia
Last Sunday, I preached about a blind man named Bartimaeus. The people told the blind beggar to arise and…
An Old Injury, a New Pain
I sit waiting for my youngest son to complete an MRI of his right ankle. He has been overwhelmed with…
My Son Must Consider Health Issues When Planning for the Future
In June, my firstborn son, affectionally nicknamed MacDonald the Older, will turn 26 years old. Conversations include career plans…
Remembering Special Events That Brought Us Joy
This week, we celebrate Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nearly 600 hot air balloons fly overhead while we…
Finding Hope in the Worst of Circumstances
No one likes to feel out of control of their body, but those of us affected by chronic illness know…
An Eventful Night Reminds Me of What’s Most Important
The events of last weekend proved chaotic and unexpected. On our way to see a movie, my family was involved…
Finding Meaning in the Sacredness of Life
I am a pastor and a parent of two sons with hemophilia, a rare, genetic bleeding disorder that occurs in…
Discovering ‘Aha’ Moments While Raising Sons With Hemophilia
I am convinced that many of us live for “aha” moments. I’m referring to those times when an unexpected…