Moms and dads dream of a future where their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality. September 11, 2022

Ideal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real. September 4, 2022

Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of … Continue reading "Through The Storm, part 4 – Losing Your Life"

Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of anxiety? … Continue reading "Through The Storm, part 3 – Whose Battle?"

Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of … Continue reading "Through the Storm, part 2 – Friends Through The Fire"

Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of … Continue reading "Through The Storm, part 1 – Wholehearted"

During times of uncertainty and disruption, the people around us need to know we care. We often need to step out of our comfort zone to comfort someone. July 31, 2022

The people who have the most influence in our lives often have little to no authority in terms of position. There’s something about their lives that gives them influence in ours. July 24, 2022

Leadership, however great or small, is stewardship of the temporary influence we have. When we view our leadership as something for which we are accountable, we will be far less likely to leverage it for ourselves. July 17, 2022

It’s so easy to be a fan of Jesus. After all, he has a lot to give us. But if being a fan of Jesus keeps us from following Jesus, we miss out on the real purpose of his presence. Salvation is free; it costs you nothing. Following Jesus will cost you something. But refusing … Continue reading "You Do You? part 3 – To Whom Will You Go?"