by Andrew | Sep 6, 2026 | Kids & Family
Every night as we put our girls to bed, part of our routine is singing “Jesus Loves Me” while they brush their teeth. It’s the perfect length of song to make sure they actually brush long enough to get those pearly whites clean. Of course, this is...
by Andrew | Aug 30, 2026 | Kids & Family
Our day at Disney World last week as a family was epic. Between meeting Mickey and Minnie, riding roller coasters in the rain after the crowds cleared out (turns out rain is Disney’s best-kept secret for shorter lines), and just soaking in the magic, it was an...
by Andrew | Aug 23, 2026 | Kids & Family
This week, our family gets to break away for some Florida vacation time together that includes rest, relaxation, a day at Disney World, dropping our son off at college, and admittedly more driving than I’d prefer. (Road-tripping with kids… “restful”? We’ll...
by Andrew | Aug 15, 2026 | Kids & Family
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. What does it look like to teach our kids the most important thing—loving Jesus? As godly...
by Andrew | Aug 8, 2026 | Kids & Family
Our two toddlers are fun and cute, but honestly, “cute” isn’t exactly the character quality I’m hoping shows up on their future job applications. Right now, cute is easy. Godly and responsible? That takes work. Getting them from the first to...
by Andrew | Jul 25, 2026 | Kids & Family
“If you love me, why won’t you give me what I want?” This was a surprising question one of our kids asked me recently. (Nothing humbles you like a kid accusing you of a lack of love because you wouldn’t let them have cake for breakfast.) But it...
by Andrew | Jul 15, 2026 | Kids & Family
The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve realized that any form of wrong living always comes from wrong thinking. One of my pastors used to always say, “He who controls the mind wins the battle.” And he was right. There is a reason why the Bible...
by Andrew | Jul 5, 2026 | Kids & Family
“Grace Over Grit”…. that’s a thought that’s been on my mind recently in our home. Have you ever found yourself being harsher than necessary with your kids? I know I have. Kids have a way of getting on your nerves sometimes, so our natural response can be filled...
by Andrew | Jun 21, 2026 | Kids & Family
Have you ever felt stretched just a little further than you thought you could handle? Last weekend, our family came home from a week out of town to a flooded basement. So, if you were wondering what we did with our weekend… it wasn’t what we planned. Carpet...
by Andrew | 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...
by Andrew | 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...
by Andrew | May 24, 2026 | Kids & Family
“There are no perfect parents, but there are many moments when being a parent is perfect.” — Author Unknown I don’t know who said that, but whoever they were, I’m pretty sure they had toddlers. This past week in our house was… a lot....
by Andrew | 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...
by Andrew | May 11, 2026 | Kids & Family
“Dad, you’re not going to believe this. I found gas for $3.50 today!” I’ve never seen a teenager more excited about gas prices than I was a few weeks ago. Our son recently turned 16, bought his first car, and has entered a new season of...
by Andrew | May 3, 2026 | Kids & Family
There’s a story told of four scholars arguing over Bible translations. One preferred the King James for its beautiful, eloquent English. Another favored a version for its literalism. A third loved the penetrating precision of another. Then the fourth scholar...
