Milestone Ideas by Age
February 8th, 2021
We aren't raising good kids. We are raising great adults.... Read More
Teachable Moments
February 8th, 2021
Teachable moments come throughout the day as we spend time with our kids. These are real-time, age-appropriate discussions for kids to learn about themselves, God, and the wise things to do. “Not ... Read More
Annual One-on-One
February 8th, 2021
When you discover the power of spending time with your kids one-on-one, once a year won't be enough. Doing something fun, sharing a meal, and connecting without distractions is what the one-on-one is... Read More
Monthly Serving Opportunities
February 8th, 2021
Serving together as a family sets the stage for your kids to see that their faith actually works and has real world applications. Serving with your kids also shows them that what your believe should... Read More
Weekly Family Devotions
February 8th, 2021
While the timing and regularity might be different for every family and even shift as families enter different life stages, every Christian family should have some regular time to meet where the main ... Read More
Daily Blessing
February 8th, 2021
How often do you talk to your kids? I don’t mean the routine, plan-as-you-go discussions about who should empty the dishwasher and who’s going where after school. I mean the discussions that really ma... Read More
Consistent Connection to Church and Small Group
February 8th, 2021
Your intentional investment in your kids begins with how you spend your time pursuing the Lord and living your life to honor Him. You are modeling what your kids will believe about Jesus and how they... Read More
Leading Your Child to Believe in Christ
February 8th, 2021
As parents, we desire for our kids to believe in Jesus and to live for Him. In fact, deciding to believe in Jesus is the biggest decision that your child will make throughout their entire life. There... Read More
2021 Goals
February 5th, 2021
Last year did a number on us all, didn’t it?
For parents, 2020 delivered a one-two punch: Work from home. Wear masks. Reduce your social circle. And do it all with little ones in tow.... Read More
5 Things My Daughter Has Taught Me About Anger
February 1st, 2021
Angry parents can be scary to kids. As a dad, sometimes my kids get the worst from me. I get upset and snap quickly and find myself feeling embarrassed and guilty for how I speak to them. I have never... Read More
Canceling the Cancel Culture
January 25th, 2021
In mid 2018, a new phrase entered our vocabulary. It was a new way of explaining an age old problem and the new phrase, Cancel Culture, has exploded since. When people speak of the Cancel Culture, t... Read More
Not Everyone Sees the World Like I Do
January 12th, 2021
If 2020 taught me anything, it taught me that not everyone sees the world like I do and not everyone sees the world like you do, either. That's why 2020 was a year full of zeal...zealous protests, ze... Read More
You, Me, and the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 11th, 2021
Today, a friend emailed and asked for guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. I loved that they weren't looking for my medical opinion but instead they wanted Scripture to consider as they make th... Read More
Kids, Christmas, and True Joy
December 14th, 2020
While I don’t believe that our Christmas celebration today is devoid of joy, I do wonder how much of our celebration is excitement, merriment, and happiness connected to the holiday, rather than joy c... Read More
How to De-Stress Your Family’s Pandemic Holidays
December 7th, 2020
2020 may be the perfect year for families to figure out what they do best and stop worrying about all the rest. Here are four ways to de-stress and keep disappointment at bay this pandemic holiday sea... Read More
An Unprecedented Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2020
We can all find something to be thankful for even in these strange times, especially with Thanksgiving coming this week.... Read More
Avoiding Words That Hurt
November 10th, 2020
When is the last time you fired off an angry email and wished you could take it back? Or you said something in anger and later regretted it? Every day, people speak and type words that hurt others. We... Read More
Raising Great Kids
October 26th, 2020
Do you ever feel like your kid is broken? Your friend’s kid obeys while your kid ignores. That kid sits quietly and yours can’t calm down. Maybe it is your kid. Maybe it’s your parenting. Or maybe…it’... Read More
Habits v. Ruts
October 4th, 2020
Habits become ruts when they become mindless or superstitious.... Read More
Wash Those Feet
September 29th, 2020
If we love people, do the hard work of serving, and don't give up then we will be blessed and we will see a harvest for our work.... Read More
Longing for Heaven
September 23rd, 2020
Am I looking to build a great life on earth or am I longing for heaven?" I don't believe that the two are mutually exclusive. We can have a great life on earth while we long to be with Jesus in heav... Read More
A Different Blessing
September 1st, 2020
In different times, we must live in different ways.... Read More
COVID-19 Update
July 26th, 2020
With the spike in community spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are making some changes to keep you and others safe and healthy. While there have been no known exposures in small groups, at ministry eve... Read More
Faith Works
June 21st, 2020
Faith works. It always works. That's because we don't have a blind faith or simple good wishes. We have faith in Jesus. He is our focus. He is our hope. He is our confidence. We learned these t... Read More
