Take a Break From Your Kids… For Your Kids

Take a Break From Your Kids… For Your Kids

Parenting is one the most rigorous jobs on the planet… just ask any mom with young kids. It can flat wear you out. However, sometimes our littles don’t deserve the overwhelmed, stressed-out version of us that they get. It’s hard to be at your best when...
Our Teen Son’s 10-Day Phone Fast… 3 Takeaways

Our Teen Son’s 10-Day Phone Fast… 3 Takeaways

“Shane decided on his own to take a 10-day fast from his phone that started today,” my wife said as we drove down the road.  “Really?”, I said. “That’s awesome.” Apparently, Shane had been challenged on his YouVersion Bible plan to do a 24-hour phone fast but decided...
3 Easy Ways to Take Church Seriously

3 Easy Ways to Take Church Seriously

Church Matters.  More than you know.  I firmly believe that weekly church attendance is one of the best staples in a Christian family’s ongoing schedule.  Why? Growing together spiritually in a church community of other believers is a key way to grow kids of life-long...
Limited Lives and Measured Moments

Limited Lives and Measured Moments

We all have moments in life when, from that moment on, nothing will ever be the same again.  Can you think of some of those moments in your own life? For me, I can remember this happening on multiple occasions: The day I trusted Christ as my Savior as a 12-year-old...
5 Words That Spell LOVE to Your Wife (& Your Kids)

5 Words That Spell LOVE to Your Wife (& Your Kids)

Men, your wife needs regular reassurance of your love as a husband. This is not because she is weak or needy, but simply because she is human and wired to be loved in a variety of ways.  Don’t forget—Valentine’s Day is this week (hint, hint). Here are 5 words...