Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others Well
When my son, Trent, was a teenager, I asked him to rake pine needles out of a rock bed in the front yard. He did a good job, but a couple of times I had to urge him to give a little more effort....
View ArticleEmbracing Your Role as a Spouse
Successful marriages don’t thrive because of so-called “chemistry,” good luck, or wishful thinking. They thrive because the couple sacrifice their own interests for the sake of each other. On our...
View ArticleHuman to Human Connection
A friend of mine once dialed a wrong phone number and reached an elderly woman, who said, “I live alone and don’t have anyone to talk to. Can we chat for a few minutes?” My friend agreed, and they had...
View ArticleLate in Life
Are you where you’d thought you’d be at this point in your life? If not, take heart. The best may be yet to come. Many reach their thirties, forties, or fifties, disheartened that they haven’t...
View ArticlePutting Children First in Education
I’ve always believed that a child’s first teachers are mom and dad. Most parents understand their role during their child’s preschool years. But once their child begins elementary school, many parents...
View ArticleMarriage Checkup
It’s time for your checkup! Not a checkup for your body, your teeth, or your car, but for your marriage. According to research, only 19% of couples take part in pre-marital counseling. Of those who...
View ArticleIntegrity Checkmate
Integrity is a paradox. It’s subtle enough that you don’t often think about it. Yet, it’s profound enough that trouble ensues when it’s missing. Take, for example, the chess match between 33-year-old...
View ArticleBecoming a Screen-Savvy Family
Helping children navigate the ever-changing world of technology and social media can be overwhelming. Nevertheless, it’s an important part of today’s parenting agenda. Entertainment consumption shapes...
View ArticleLife Balance
Culture moves faster and faster. With jobs and kids and all that goes on in life, balance can be difficult to find. Today, I have a suggestion to make that endeavor a little easier. Consider Carl....
View ArticlePraying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future
Many moms and dads parent out of fear because the challenges their children face seem much greater than previous generations. They feel unsure about guiding their teen through the pressures of social...
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