Just call me Grandpa Greg.
I was pretty blessed. I had three of my four grandparents well into my adult life. In fact, my Grandpa and Grandma Yoder became very close to our family. We spent many summer weekends up North at the cottage they [...]
We’ve lost five family members in three years
That kind of loss is incredibly painful, especially when your adult kids don’t know Christ. How do you explain how a loving God allows such suffering? Psalm 119:71 says, "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I [...]
Same sex relationships on my Christmas channel?
It can be shocking when a holiday movie suddenly features a same-sex couple, especially when kids are watching. How do we handle this from a biblical perspective when they have questions? First, we need to lovingly explain that the Bible [...]
There’s one idol my family struggles with
Is screen time good or bad? For many parents, it’s a struggle. On one hand, mobile devices can be educational, but on the other, too much can be harmful. Here’s what the Bible says: in Exodus 20:3, God commands, “You [...]
I want to teach my kids the true gift of Christmas
Isaiah 9:6 says, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Did you know this prophecy was written over 700 years before [...]
I have to say SOMETHING
As parents, I believe we’re called to be watchmen. Ezekiel 33:7 says, “I have made you a watchman for the people.” In Ezekiel’s time, watchmen warned people of danger, and that’s our role too—especially when our adult kids have rejected [...]
This isn’t a good time of year for some.
You’ve heard the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” right? It’s true for some, but not for others—especially for those divorced or for some foster parents. It can be terribly lonely. As a stepparent, it was the [...]
What night of the week is your family night?
Modern conveniences like cell phones, computers, and tablets are supposed to give us more leisure time, right? But, in reality, technology simply raises everyone’s expectations for speed and availability. What about family time—at least one night a week that we’re [...]
Let’s learn a lesson from Jason Bourne.
We men don’t like to move into uncomfortable situations. We don’t like to look silly or embarrassed. We’d much rather watch TV than move toward the needs of our wives and kids. We’re passive. That’s nothing new. Genesis 3:6 says [...]
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving! It’s one of my favorite holidays of the year. It’s celebrated in many countries. Here in the U.S., it’s the fourth Thursday in November. As a parent, what are you thankful for? I’d love to hear your Thanksgiving comments, [...]