You’re probably aware of the tragic fires raging in the state of California this past week. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of those affected. Like many things in life, fire can be both a blessing and a curse. Fire ablaze in the fireplace is a good thing. Fire...

“Dad, here’s a gift for you… Well, it’s actually a gift for you to give back to me and your future grandkids....” About eight months ago, our oldest son gave me a book called, Dad, Tell Me Your Story.  It was filled with questions to answer about my family, life,...

You’ve heard it before, that “leaders are readers.”  Well, it’s true, and in my opinion, there are no greater leaders in the world than the ones in every home—parents.  William Ross Wallace shared this sentiment when he said, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the...

Have you ever found yourself stressed out or stretched too thin during the month of December? Me neither. 🙂 With the Christmas season heavy upon us, here are some helpful reminders for how to keep your sanity and make sure that you are in control of the craziness,...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Constant change—Two words that describe our home in a nutshell over the past few months and years.  Our one-year-old foster daughter is speeding through the seasons of...

“By their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:20 Woven throughout Scripture, there is a subtle yet motivational principle—fruits are extensions of roots (Luke 6:43-45).  One of the greatest Biblical fruits referenced is children—the “fruit of the womb.” God says...

We live in a world full of tough topics. And when it comes to our kids, silence is not always golden. If we fail to talk to our kids about the tough stuff, someone else certainly will. I can remember having “the talk” with each of our kids as preteens. However, more...

Right now, many Americans are deciding which candidate to vote for in this week's election. But, shouldn’t parents be intentional in using the election to teach their kids why and how to vote as well? I think so.   Many are sitting on the edge of their seat, believing...

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."  Eph. 5:16 Have you noticed?… that the days we’re living in are evil? Time is short… before our kids grow up into adults… before the impressionable years are gone… before Christ comes back again. I was reminded of this...