by Andrew | May 19, 2024 | Kids & Family
“Dad, for what it’s worth, I respect you and Mom even more now after seeing how you’ve handled this whole situation.” Those words from my teenage son meant more to me than he probably knew at the moment. We don’t always get it right, but this time we did, and he took...
by Andrew | May 12, 2024 | Kids & Family
As my son walked across the platform and officially graduated from college this past weekend, it brought back a flood of memories and emotions. Where did the time go? How could my little boy already be a grown man? Life is so short and life’s most important things so...
by Andrew | May 5, 2024 | Kids & Family
People often say that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. But I’d argue that they’re wrong. Because believe it or not, I actually used to be “the perfect parent.” That is, until July 31st, 2002, when we had our first son. I remember as a teenager...
by Andrew | Apr 27, 2024 | Kids & Family
Do you have a “Chief Encourager?” If not, you need one. In my life, there’s one person who is my chief encourager. This person is not only positive, but personable. They naturally look for the good in others. That’s why they’re also a chief encourager to...
by Andrew | Apr 21, 2024 | Kids & Family
Want to physically bless your kids this week? Touch with our kids should be regular, intentional, and enjoyable. Meaningful touch from a parent can be a language all its own that speaks something beyond words to reach your child’s heart, not just their head. ...
by Andrew | Apr 14, 2024 | Kids & Family
My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past weekend! As we took them out for a nice steak dinner to celebrate memories and milestones, I was reminded of some lessons learned from watching their marriage over the years. Here are just a few. 1. A...
by Andrew | Apr 7, 2024 | Kids & Family
For years, I hated the idea of exercise… until I recently recognized all its benefits. Now I strive to exercise daily and my mind and body thank me. If we’re being honest, we don’t naturally like difficult or painful things, do we? Yet it’s through pain that some of...
by Andrew | Mar 24, 2024 | Kids & Family
“Everyone is silently fighting a battle you know nothing about. Except toddler parents. The battle we’re fighting is loud and everyone is aware it’s taking place.” In the past couple of weeks, I’ve met with more parents than I can count on one hand who all seem to be...
by Andrew | Mar 17, 2024 | Kids & Family
Have you ever caught your kids in the act? My 16-year-old son enjoys wearing his AirPods (much like his dad) to listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts, etc. In the world of noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds where you can easily be in your own little private...
by Andrew | Mar 11, 2024 | Kids & Family
You may have heard new grandparents say something like this, “If I only knew how much fun grand-parenting was, I’d have chosen to do that first!” Of course, that’s humorous, but only because it’s impossible. If you were given the choice between building a house’s...
by Andrew | Feb 25, 2024 | Kids & Family
I was in our living room and could overhear my teenage son talking on the phone in the other room. And I couldn’t help but notice that his mannerisms and his tone sounded eerily familiar. They sounded just like me. Have you ever noticed just how much your kids mirror...
by Andrew | Feb 18, 2024 | Kids & Family
If you’re looking to get your car fixed, you’re going to find a good mechanic. But if you’re having health issues, you’re probably going to see your doctor, not your mechanic. Why? Your choice is a reflection of your goal. If your goal is to raise godly children, it...
by Andrew | Feb 3, 2024 | Kids & Family
Every parent has room to grow. And every parent makes mistakes. However, most parents don’t take the time to identify what those mistakes are until they’re obvious, or it’s already too late. But that doesn’t have to be you. Here are five questions to help...
by Andrew | Jan 28, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Of all the kids in your church right now, what percentage would you say have been directly affected by divorce?… 20%… 40%… 60%…? Currently in America, over 63% of children are being raised in something other than a two-parent home. (And while divorce...
by Andrew | Jan 21, 2024 | Kids & Family
Have your kids ever used a rotary phone? Have they ever watched television on a box TV with knobs for a remote? Have they ever heard of an ancient artifact called a cassette player? These things that used to be a real part of our lives growing up might not even be...
