Want to physically bless your kids this week? Touch with our kids should be regular, intentional, and enjoyable. Meaningful touch from a parent can be a language all its own that speaks something beyond words to reach your child's heart, not just their head.  And...

My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past weekend! As we took them out for a nice steak dinner to celebrate memories and milestones, I was reminded of some lessons learned from watching their marriage over the years. Here are just a few. 1. A...

For years, I hated the idea of exercise… until I recently recognized all its benefits. Now I strive to exercise daily and my mind and body thank me.  If we’re being honest, we don’t naturally like difficult or painful things, do we? Yet it’s through pain that some of...

For the Christian, Easter isn’t just an event, it’s a lifestyle. We serve a big God who is making all things new—both now and for all eternity. This is the beauty of the Gospel that the resurrection portrays. So… why do we “roll the stone” back in place every year...

“Everyone is silently fighting a battle you know nothing about. Except toddler parents. The battle we’re fighting is loud and everyone is aware it’s taking place.” In the past couple of weeks, I’ve met with more parents than I can count on one hand who all seem to be...

Have you ever caught your kids in the act? My 16-year-old son enjoys wearing his AirPods (much like his dad) to listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts, etc. In the world of noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds where you can easily be in your own little private...

You may have heard new grandparents say something like this, “If I only knew how much fun grand-parenting was, I’d have chosen to do that first!” Of course, that’s humorous, but only because it’s impossible. If you were given the choice between building a house’s...

I was in our living room and could overhear my teenage son talking on the phone in the other room. And I couldn’t help but notice that his mannerisms and his tone sounded eerily familiar. They sounded just like me. Have you ever noticed just how much your kids mirror...

If you’re looking to get your car fixed, you’re going to find a good mechanic. But if you’re having health issues, you’re probably going to see your doctor, not your mechanic. Why? Your choice is a reflection of your goal. If your goal is to raise godly children, it...

Every parent has room to grow. And every parent makes mistakes. However, most parents don’t take the time to identify what those mistakes are until they’re obvious, or it’s already too late. But that doesn't have to be you. Here are five questions to help evaluate...