by Andrew | Aug 23, 2020 | Kids & Family
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart form it. There are some things in life that you’re never ready for… no matter how much time you’ve had to prepare for them. The loss of a family pet The death of a loved...
by Andrew | Aug 2, 2020 | Kids & Family
Our children are in trouble, and many are unaware of it. Good vs. evil is very real and at work. The battle of good vs. evil is as old as God vs. Satan. But we are seeing it on full display in the current culture wars that surround our lives and the lives of our...
by Andrew | Jul 25, 2020 | Kids & Family
Over the past year or so, there has been a surprising infatuation over Fred Rogers, the beloved character from the show Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Books, movies, documentaries, podcasts… he’s been everywhere. And why? Because he left a mark on the world like few ever...
by Andrew | Jul 19, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
There’s just something magical about being around little children. Without even trying to notice, you just can’t help but see their obvious innocence and optimism about life. That’s the wonder of childhood. William Blake said this, “Know what it is...
by Andrew | Jul 12, 2020 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Productivity hacks are everywhere, but they are not all created equal. A few things that we all have control over (at least for the most part) are our personal time, our personal health, and our personal growth. Here are 7 small daily decisions that have helped...
by Andrew | Jul 6, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
This past week as our family was sitting in the living room listening to a video rendition of God Bless the USA, my 10 year old son’s eyes started welling up with tears as he said, “It makes me so sad that people died for our nation and even for the people who are...
by Andrew | Jun 29, 2020 | Kids & Family
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Psalm 5:3 If you’re a Christian in America and you’re anything like me, you may have found yourself a bit disheartened or maybe even discouraged in...
by Andrew | Jun 21, 2020 | Kids & Family
Recently, my old son and I were helping an elderly lady with some heavy lifting work around her house. We’ve only known this sweet Christian lady for a short time, and came to find out through conversation that her adult son had been brutally murdered just a few years...
by Andrew | Jun 15, 2020 | Kids & Family
Over the past few months, it has been undeniable that the world has changed. Covid-19 and recent social justice issues have swept across our nation. My youngest son asked me this past week, “Dad, what if robbers come to our house or rioters spray paint on our...
by Andrew | Jun 2, 2020 | Kids & Family
In light of all that is happening in our world right now, here are some important scriptures to be reminded of as Christians. Why not sit down with your family this week, read these verses together, and have some heartfelt discussion? Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and...
by Andrew | May 17, 2020 | Kids & Family
For those that know me well, I’m not a huge talker. Even within my own home, I tend to be more quiet than verbally expressive. However, my family loves to talk, and I’ve recently been trying to hone in on my skills at becoming a better listener to the people in my...
by Andrew | May 11, 2020 | Kids & Family, Marriage
More than ever before, we have a generation of kids who desperately need to see a mom and dad who are fully committed, together forever, and genuinely in love with each other. And even more than just seeing it somewhere, they need to be able to experience seeing it...
by Andrew | May 3, 2020 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
There is great power in being convinced. Here’s how I know… One of my boys’ favorite activities is playing basketball in the driveway. With three of them and myself, it works out perfectly for us to play 2-on-2 tournaments, best out of 11. We always play...
by Andrew | Apr 26, 2020 | Kids & Family
Have you ever known that parent who by their actions seemed to think that the louder their voice got, the more their kids would listen? (Of course, we’ve never been that parent, right? Lol) But as we all know, it’s no secret that louder voices don’t raise more...
by Andrew | Apr 19, 2020 | Kids & Family, Marriage
“Oh be careful little eyes what you see…” There are certainly some things that a child should not see. One of the things every wise parent concerns themselves with is what goes through the window to their child’s heart and mind – their eyes. But what if...
