Here are some attitudes that help make the family celebrations great ones as you get together over the holidays. These are free, beneficial and almost always well received. I’m blessed with an easy-going family – on both sides. But, I’ve heard stories of the stress of holidays as people have met with in-laws, siblings and extended … Read more
During lunch with a colleague and friend, he recounted the impact a professor had on him. It was in a class where he was falling behind and he emailed the professor. My friend laid out his reasons for getting behind with the work. The professor wrote back to let him know that he would be … Read more
My favorite season is Fall, followed by Winter, Summer, then Spring. To make life a little easier, I believe the official fall season should be September, October, and November. Winter should be December, January, and February. Spring should be March, April and May and Summer should be June, July and August. This cut and dry … Read more
The school year is coming to a close. It’s a great mile marker in the life of a kid to end a grade and be ready for what’s next. Celebrate that sense of accomplishment. Develop a concrete memory to make it a big deal. When I was younger, we always went out for breakfast on … Read more
If it’s a nice night and we are home, we typically take a walk around the neighborhood. Last night was a perfect night to do so. It was a beautiful night as spring emerges in the Midwest. My two girls actually rode their scooters as we went around the block. I began reflecting on what … Read more
I heard this statement once: “Ministry leaders, you’re going to disappoint someone, try not to let it be your kids.” There are many ways that ministry work gets put in front of family. So, it doesn’t seem too bad for it to be the other way around at times. There are those moments that kids will remember. … Read more
Leap Day, as it’s formally called, will happen during Leap Year 2012. The 29th of February only comes around once every four years – it’s like the extra 24 hours we all dream of having now and then. So plan now to make the most of it. Think about what you can with your free … Read more