Racism can tear a community apart.
As a white man, it’s difficult for me to talk about racism. But as I sit and watch TV or visit communities, it tears me up to see racism in any situation. Worse, it’s difficult watching it in the church. [...]
Turn to the Old Testament book of…Hezekiah?
There are a lot of kids out there who don’t know anything about the Bible. Guess what? There are a lot of church kids who don’t know anything about the Bible, either. The reason? First, since the United States is [...]
Politics are affecting my kids, too.
In today’s intense political climate, it’s crucial to handle ourselves with grace and wisdom. Our kids are watching and learning from us, especially when their peers marginalize them when they don't share our biblical values on issues like homosexuality, abortion, [...]
Our world is SO different
Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." As [...]
There are specific gender roles, right?
Wow. That’s a loaded question, especially in today’s culture. I was told by a millennial recently that we shouldn’t label male and female roles in a family. My response? What does that Bible say? Because that’s what matters. Paul tells [...]
Why is our country so divided?
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” That quote from Abraham Lincoln continues to roll around in my head these days. It’s unbelievable the tension that’s in the air. What do we do when our kids are attacked by a [...]
I want to go on a short-term mission trip!
Intercultural travel is a great experience for anybody, including our kids. I recommend taking the kids in your life on a trip where they can experience a different culture—where they can see how others live outside the United States. It [...]
There’s no such thing as ghosts.
Really? What about the Holy Ghost? Katelyn wrote in telling us about a conversation she had with her 2nd grader who asked that very question. The family was addressing an older student’s story that the playground was haunted by a [...]
Our world is SO different
Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." As [...]
Racism can tear a community apart.
As a white man, it’s difficult for me to talk about racism. But as I sit and watch TV or visit communities, it tears me up to see racism in any situation. Worse, it’s difficult watching it in the church. [...]