Maybe it’s a Saturday. You are busy doing any number of things all at once: entering receipts into Quicken, squeezing in a three and a half minute conversation
Parenting
Four Ways for Parents to Seize More Moments
A high school graduation. A marriage. Or perhaps more likely the death of a friend or family member.
Do Parents Have Power?
I’m curious? What do you think of the copious news stories about our schools? Should a boy who identifies as a girl be able to use the girl’s bathroom?
How the Gospel Frees Us from Regret
Regrets. We all have them. Whether it’s an unsatisfying relationships or career; regrets cling to us like an old sock to underwear…
How Might Jesus Want us to Teach Manners?
I was sitting at the kitchen table with the kids. We finished our devotions and I decided to take a few minutes to talk about manners from a booklet…
Enduring Men
As a father of eight, I battle fear for how my children will fare in a an increasingly polarized and anti-Christian society. Will they stand firm…
Identity Through the Eyes of a Nine Year Old
One of the highlights of my week is driving my daughter to her ballet lesson. I enjoy the time with her, our conversations, and honestly, treating her to a slurpees afterwards.
What is the Goal of Parenting?
Few emotions are harder to deal with than betrayal. Whether a child completely rejects our faith or passionately disagrees on some secondary issue
You May Kiss the Bride
What is your favorite part of a wedding? Is it watching the radiant bride walk down the aisle? The exchange of vows? When the pastor says to the giddy, newly…
Two Simple Encouragements for Parents
All ten of us were around the dinner table and the conversation slouched in a bad direction—fast. The kids were discussing some choices that a friend had made