Being in the middle of something can be difficult, but getting something out of the middle is more important than getting out of the middle. October 16, 2022

If your main goal is your kid’s obedience, you’re settling for something less than and you’re setting yourself up to have anger stirred up regularly. Instead of obedience being the objective, there’s a long-term target that will go a long way toward winning as a parent. September 25, 2022

When our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn’t be the end goal of discipline. Restoration should be. September 18, 2022

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