by Andrew | Jun 11, 2023 | Marriage
The sound of children laughing and playing filled the air. As our own kids joined in, my wife and I held hands and walked around the sidewalk of our local community playground multiple times. And the longer we walked, the deep and better our conversation continued to...
by Andrew | Apr 16, 2023 | Kids & Family, Marriage
I can remember growing up and thinking that Mom always had eyes in the back of her head. Mom seemed to know everything. But now as a parent, I’m almost equally as convinced that my kids sometimes have eyes and ears in the back of their heads as well....
by Andrew | Sep 25, 2022 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
You’ve probably noticed how easy it is to identify other people’s problems. For most of us it’s a natural gift. We can start picking people apart at first sight without ever even having met them. What talent! 😉 So why is it so hard it is to accept when...
by Andrew | Jul 10, 2022 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
As a man, you are a leader. You don’t get the choice not to be one. Whether you are a husband, father, friend, or all of the above, God has called you to lead the people closest to you, starting with your family. One of the key ways that I’m personally...
by Andrew | Apr 10, 2022 | Kids & Family, Marriage
It has been rightly said that “one of the greatest gifts a father can give to his children is to love their mother.” I couldn’t agree more. The success of your children’s future marriages will in large part depend upon the example of yours. So here are 5...
by Andrew | Feb 6, 2022 | Kids & Family, Marriage
If your child was asked this question, how do you think they’d respond? “Do you think that your mom and dad will stay together forever, no matter what?” In today’s culture, many kids are being raised without the confidence of knowing that mom and dad are in it...
by Andrew | Aug 29, 2021 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
Song of Solomon 2:15 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. We all have them. Every. Single. One of us. “Little foxes”, that threaten to spoil the vines. Small things, maybe pet sins or bad habits, in...
by Andrew | Apr 5, 2021 | Kids & Family, Marriage
How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page? The longer you’re a parent, the more you realize that parenting brings out things in you as nothing else can, both the good and the bad. Sometimes parenting brings out feelings, emotions,...
by Andrew | Feb 13, 2021 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
As parents, my wife and I are still smack dab in the middle of our parenting journey. With one child away at college, three still at home, and two new foster kids, we are currently approaching parenting from a variety of different angles… and we’re loving...
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 | 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...
by Andrew | Feb 9, 2020 | Marriage
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s a natural time for gifts of flowers and chocolate for the woman you love. And while she may enjoy these, it’s important to remember that such gifts go a whole lot farther when they’re backed up with gifts that...
by Andrew | Jan 14, 2019 | Kids & Family, Marriage
Thriving families are usually the product of thriving couples. And as weird as it may sound, one of the best ways for you to bless your children is to focus on improving your relationship with your spouse. Because the closer you grow as a couple, the more your...
by Andrew | Jan 14, 2018 | Kids & Family, Marriage
Two questions for you… Are you ready for them? 1. Have you ever dreamed up some great ideas for how you could show love to your kids or your spouse in simple ways? Maybe to take them to their favorite place to eat… write them a love note to hide somewhere...
by Andrew | Dec 18, 2017 | Marriage
In recent years, my wife and I have re-established the habit of regular date nights. And we’ve found that going out 2-3 times a month, if not weekly, has become a very positive thing for our marriage. (here’s how we make it happen) Sadly, many couples...
