by Andrew | Nov 14, 2021 | Kids & Family
Growing up, my parents always made opportunities for us as kids to be invested in the lives of other people (maybe intentionally or maybe just because that’s who they were). I can still say that to this day, my mom and dad are some of the most servant-hearted people I...
by Andrew | Nov 7, 2021 | Kids & Family
I can still remember one of the first times I saw it with my own eyes – the culture trying to normalize blatant sin for my children. My son was watching the cartoon “Arthur” in our living room. I noticed wedding music playing as I was walking by and...
by Andrew | Oct 31, 2021 | Kids & Family
From the time that each of our children were born, I’ve given them a nickname. Especially in the younger years, I’d often use their nicknames more than their real names when speaking to them. This past week, our foster daughter asked me, “I think I...
by Andrew | Oct 24, 2021 | Kids & Family
We’ve all seen children who were raised right still go wrong, following their hearts all the way to their own destruction. One of the most crucial aspects of parenting yet the easiest to overlook is the shaping of our children’s hearts. It’s so easy...
by Andrew | Oct 18, 2021 | Children's Ministry, Ministry & Leadership
Churches are some of the largest volunteer organizations in the world. Without volunteers, ministry doesn’t get done. Yet, every church and ministry often struggles with having both the number of volunteers they need as well as the level of commitment from the...