School’s Out! Now What?

School’s Out! Now What?

by | Jun 11, 2026 | Kids & Family

School’s out recently. And just like that, summer is here. For a lot of families, that means schedules loosen up, the kids are home more, and there’s actually a window of time that doesn’t come around all year… unstructured, unhurried time with your...
For Better or Worse — 25 Lessons From 25 Years

For Better or Worse — 25 Lessons From 25 Years

by | Jun 7, 2026 | Kids & Family

My wife and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage tomorrow. God has been so good to us!  Marriage is a gift. Looking back in the rearview mirror, here are 25 random lessons from 25 remarkable years.  Learn to fight fair. Don’t get historical. “Fine” never...
The Power of One-on-One Time

The Power of One-on-One Time

by | May 17, 2026 | Kids & Family

“Dad, can we go on one last date together?” Those were the words my 22-year-old daughter said to me just before she got married last weekend. There’s something incredibly special about spending individual time with each of your children. Truly listening to their...
Our Obsession With the Forbidden

Our Obsession With the Forbidden

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Kids & Family

Have you ever felt the rush of doing something forbidden? Last week, I pulled the “do not remove” sticker off my home gym equipment, and it felt awkwardly good. Thankfully, I was the consumer and not the criminal, so all is well. Lol. (Though I’m...
Building a Habit of Prayer with Your Kids

Building a Habit of Prayer with Your Kids

by | Mar 28, 2026 | Kids & Family

Our toddlers love to pray. In fact, they’re so spiritual they even fight over who gets to pray first :). Though they may not fully understand yet, they’re learning the important spiritual discipline of talking to God. As parents, our prayers for and with our kids...
What If Less Really Is More?

What If Less Really Is More?

by | Mar 16, 2026 | Kids & Family

Here’s something that kind of turned my thinking upside down recently — the most effective growth in my life hasn’t come from adding more. It’s come from subtracting things. We’re wired to think that growth means doing more. Reading more books....
The Loudest Love Language Is Often Felt, Not Heard

The Loudest Love Language Is Often Felt, Not Heard

by | Mar 7, 2026 | Kids & Family

Touch is a language that speaks loudly, especially to the people you love most. Someone said it beautifully: “Touch is the first language we speak.” Long before a child ever learns to communicate with words, they already understand physical affection and...
How to Avoid Being the Adversary at Home

How to Avoid Being the Adversary at Home

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Kids & Family

One of the ongoing struggles for nearly every parent is striking the balance between being a friend, a parent, and even sometimes an adversary to their children. We all have the same desire for our kids to like us, yet we all sometimes find ourselves playing the part...
Playing the Long Game As a Parent

Playing the Long Game As a Parent

by | Feb 8, 2026 | Kids & Family

“The Lord is… longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 Stop and think about God’s kindness in patiently waiting for you to come to Him in salvation, realizing...
From Good to Godly: The Power of Small Shifts

From Good to Godly: The Power of Small Shifts

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Kids & Family

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” -Psalm 139:14 As I tucked one of our toddlers in bed this past week, I used an often repeated phrase in our home, “God made you so beautiful.” In that moment, God reminded me that a small difference...