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…
Enduring Men
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Parenting
Picking Noses and Progressive Sanctification
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…
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
What Does a Young Man Need to Know to be Ready to Marry?
Early this year, one of my adult sons moved out of state. Since then, he and I have talked almost every Sunday afternoon.
Simple Way for Your Family to Pray for a Lot of People
“Will you pray for me?” Yikes! How many times have you said, “Yes, of course!” but doubted that you’d ever remember to do it?
Wanna Get Away?
We need physical and spiritual rest. Slow down to listen to the Lord. Marinate in God’s word. Pray. Decompress. Rest and Recover.
Five Simple Technology Guidelines we TRY to Keep
Following are a few guidelines, some of which we have found helpful. Some reflect what others have suggested to us....