7 Ways To Be An Inspiration
People who inspire us typically aren’t setting out to do so. They are just faithfully living out their lives. Here are some of the actions they incorporate. All are actions … Read more
PARENTING
Three Important Things To Teach Children About Work
Much of life is spent working. Whether it’s paid employment, caring for a home, serving in the church, or learning in school, work fills a large portion of our days. … Read more
Marriage – From Honeymoon to “The Best Is Yet To Be”
Marriage is interesting. I’m fortunate enough to have seen many solid examples of faithful marriages my whole life, including my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and members of our church … Read more
Four Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Content
Parents play a significant role in helping their kids learn contentment. We live in a marketing-saturated nation, and much of it is aimed at kids. As the desire for the … Read more
Four Ways To Offer Genuine Praise To Kids
Mark Twain once said that he could “live for two months on a good compliment.” Just like we need oxygen, food and water, we need encouragement and praise to be … Read more
Your Marriage Can Be a Witness to the World
A giant thread runs through scripture showing us how marriage declares God’s majesty and commitment – from Adam’s and Eve’s relationship being created in “our” image and being “very good” … Read more
Powerful Proverbs For Your Parenting Journey
The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom. It’s surprising how one short verse after another is still so relevant to our modern lives! Even though Proverbs was written 3000 … Read more
Improve Your Life With Eight Powerful Habits of Jesus
Habits are powerful. Good, small habits each day help you become the person you want to be. Spend your days well, and your life will take care of itself. One … Read more
For a Powerful Prayer, Seek Lasting Fruit Over Results
“When service produces fruit, God is glorified (John 15:8). You can get results by following surefire formulas, manipulating people, or turning on your charisma, but fruit comes from life. Results … Read more
The Twenties May Be the Most Important Decade
I spend a lot of time with college students and twenty-somethings. That’s why I think I was drawn to Meg Jay’s book, The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and … Read more