Tweet Finding family balance in a busier than ever world – it’s tough. It has to be one of the most frequently asked questions I get from other pastors and…
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Tweet Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers are not usually seen as the nurturing ones…
Tweet I learned much of what I know about parenting after I was a parent. Thankfully, my two boys are model young adults. I would say we have two of…
Tweet Dear Lord, Help me not to overwhelm my children with unrealistic expectations. Remind me discipline is for their good – and to always administer it in love – not…
I love the story of Manoah and his wife. They had been unable to give birth until one day an angel of God brings them news of a child to be born. As Manoah’s wife came to him with the good news, Manoah immediately did what happens to many men and wome when they discover they are about to be parents…he prayed!
In that moment, realizing they were about to be blessed with one of life’s greatest blessings, Manoah prayed the most important prayer a parent can pray:
Tweet As a pastor, I’m consistently asked about disciplining children. I am not an expert – and every family is unique, with different parents and different children – but, I…
Tweet One of the greatest feelings as a parent has to be watching your children sleep. I don’t get to do it much anymore, but remember those days as if…
Tweet Do you have any injured relationships in your life? Broken hearts, hurt feelings, or grudges from the past are common among relationships. At some point we all have relationships,…
Tweet I have to be honest. I was a reluctant empty-nester. Cheryl and I love our boys and them being at home was one of our greatest joys in life….
Tweet Tragedy is all around us. It’s on the news every night — and all throughout the day. We talk about it at the dinner table. And, as fun and…