A few weeks ago I asked our 6 year-old to say the prayer for the family before we ate dinner. She was saying a very nice prayer and concluded it with, “And help this food to give us nourishment, whatever … Continue reading →
We live in a unique time in history. Never before has the Bible been so easily accessible to such a large portion of the population, and yet it goes unread by so many. Bibles are often given away for free, … Continue reading →
A few times a month, our family goes with other members from our congregation to sing church hymns at nursing homes or with some of our members who can’t make it to worship due to age and circumstance. Last night … Continue reading →
How many times do parents think to themselves, “Is my child hearing me at all?!?” Whether your child is elementary age, in the teen years, or a grown adult the challenges and frustrations of communication can be many. Yesterday, our … Continue reading →
I am excited to kick off a new series of family devotionals for 2014! I believe that the Family Worship Series of 2013 was a good effort and I know that it helped many, but I hope that the Dinnertime … Continue reading →
Family is one of those words that can take on a multitude of meanings to different people. Some athletes will refer to their teammates as family. Close friends will often consider each other to be like family. I even recently … Continue reading →
I’m a big believer in having goals. I don’t always accomplish my goals but they keep me moving forward and learning. A life, marriage, career, etc. without goals is adrift and in danger. I prefer to set goals that follow … Continue reading →
In my ten years of youth ministry I have enjoyed the privilege of working with many smart, creative, and thoughtful teenagers. I fully believe that teens too often get stereotyped by perceptions that are perpetuated in media and myth. One … Continue reading →
Ever find yourself “putting out fires?” Many times I will find myself focusing in one area of life at the expense of another. As an example, I might spend a lot of time focusing on my family at the expense … Continue reading →
Don’t forget about the contest I am running right now! Click here to guess how much I spend to keep our Christmas lights lit and you could win a $25 Olive Garden gift card. Last night I was struck again … Continue reading →
