Godly Parent
Helping you become the parent your kids deserve
Adopting the Mindset of an Owner
Whether working on a job or in a ministry, there are always those who seem to "get it" and those who just "don't get it". And I think that a lot of it has to do with one simple principle - whether or not they have adopted the mindset of an employee or an owner. It's...
2nd Generation Hypocrites
After the dedication of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally the boy replied, “That pastor said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I want...
5 Qualities of Top-Notch Children’s Ministry Leaders
Of all the various children’s ministries that go on in the church, none may be so vital as the Sunday School or Small-Group class. Life-changing lessons are taught, lifelong relationships are made, and the love of Christ is demonstrated weekly to kids through adult...
Parenting Advice I Learned from My Financial Advisor
Recently, I met with my financial advisor to do some "routine maintenance" on our IRA and retirement accounts. As we discussed different options and outcomes, I was reminded of a few basic principles that make investing work the amazing way that it does. And I...
The Fate of the World in Their Hands
The idea that real people will spend a real eternity in Heaven or Hell based in part upon my action or inaction to give them the gospel ought to grip every one of us as believers. It's a very sobering thought that the future fate of the souls of people rests in our...
When the Plan Doesn’t Go As Planned
It was the third night of Vacation Bible School. Things for the week were going perfectly as planned. Attendance was good. Offerings were great. The high-octane spirit of VBS was in the air. But something was about to happen that no one could have expected… It was...
The Four Most Important Dates in Our Family
3 John 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Joyous Occasions I can clearly remember the day, July 31st, 2002, when our first child, Spencer James Linder, was born. It was a joyous occasion and one of the best days of my life. I can...
Draw the Line
Joshua 24:15 Choose you this day whom ye will serve. We can all remember back to the days as kids when it was time to divide up the teams on the field. Some one would grab a stick, draw a line in the dirt, and we would begin choosing sides. Drawing lines is...
When Feet Make Hands Look Good
I Corinthians 12:14-15,18 For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?... but now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him....
5 Ways to Live a Life that Outlasts You
One of the greatest responsibilities every person has as a parent, ministry leader, or volunteer, is to leave something of eternal value behind you everywhere you go. In my opinion, there is no better way to do that than to invest into the children and youth of the...
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