by Andrew | Jun 12, 2017 | Kids & Family
Over the years as a family, we’ve found that our children are often influenced by forces from outside of our home sometimes even more than they are by forces from within. This has required us to become more intentional to not only invest into our kids, but also into...
by Andrew | Jun 4, 2017 | Kids & Family, Marriage
I came home for lunch recently and was met with these words from my 13 year old daughter, “I saw that mushy text you sent to mom earlier today”… And it really didn’t bother me that she had seen it. It was actually encouraging. As parents, I’m sure...
by Andrew | May 28, 2017 | Kids & Family
Psalm 51:6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. One of the hardest things to do in our parenting is to be honest… with ourselves. Because it’s so easy to become convinced that the way we are...
by Andrew | May 21, 2017 | Kids & Family
Do you believe that we have a real enemy? I hope that you do. And one of the things that he is most masterful at is the art of deception. He is the great deceiver. He’s done it since that first day in the Garden of Eden, and he continues to do it masterfully even in...
by Andrew | May 15, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
A few months ago, I asked a very pointed question on my personal Facebook page, and asked for people to finish this sentence… “THE MOST IMPORTANT THING A DAD CAN DO IS?…” The responses I received were GOLD, and so I wanted to share them with...
by Andrew | Apr 30, 2017 | Kids & Family
God designed the family to work much like a team, where mom and dad are the coaches, and the children are the players, learning the ins and outs of this game we call life. And one of the keys to learning to work together as a team is found in spending time together....
by Andrew | Apr 23, 2017 | Kids & Family
I absolutely love giving gifts to my children. And I think my wife and I enjoy giving to them as much or more than they enjoy the receiving. Recently, we bought our son and daughter a new guitar and ukulele to help and encourage them to go to the next level in their...
by Andrew | Apr 17, 2017 | Kids & Family
Then spake Jesus… Saying, “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Matthew 23:1-3 The Pharisees were known for their strict adherence...
by Andrew | Apr 10, 2017 | Kids & Family
Twelve of the saddest things to happen in the life of any family are when… Parents become emotionally and spiritually absent Bedtimes take place without affectionate words or hugs Meals go without prayers ‘I love you’s’ are seldom spoken Criticism is more...
by Andrew | Mar 26, 2017 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Social Media. It’s kind of a thing nowadays. As far as what kind of thing it is… well, that all depends upon how we choose to use it and consume it. In striving to use social media in a way that honors the Lord, here are some questions/guidelines I follow to filter...
by Andrew | Mar 19, 2017 | Kids & Family
Our family loves to laugh. Whether it’s at someone or with someone, whether it’s joke night or just time to get silly, laughter is a ton of fun. In fact, some of my greatest memories as a child were times when our family had all out gut-busting times of long, hard...
by Andrew | Mar 12, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
I recently heard the story of a parent who was concerned that their teenage daughter, who used to be so obedient in listening to them, was now listening to everything her friends said by allowing them to influence her decision-making. The parents didn’t...
by Andrew | Mar 6, 2017 | Kids & Family
Sitting on our kitchen table is a small container called The Box of Encouragement. Inside of this box are 3×5 cards that we we use to write notes of love and kindness to others in the family. I recently wrote a note to my 9 year old son, Seth, and left it on the...
by Andrew | Feb 19, 2017 | Kids & Family
Have you ever started watching a movie with your family, and thought to yourself, “This is not at all what I expected” or “maybe this wasn’t such a good choice after all”? I think we’ve all been there, slightly embarrassed that we didn’t do a...
by Andrew | Feb 6, 2017 | Kids & Family
I John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. “God is Love”… That’s a very bold statement for the Bible to make. To state that God...
