Family devotions—oh man, we need to do that
As a dad of four, I wished I had spent more time reading the Bible to my kids. Frankly, they didn’t enjoy it much. So, when we missed a night, or two, or three they didn’t complain much, and we’d [...]
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 [...]
I’m not present like I should be right now.
Josh Havens, lead singer of The Afters, has struggles just like the rest of us. He’s not home sometimes. When he is, there can be distractions. “I realize I need to focus on staying in the moment. When my kids [...]
Family devotions—oh man, we need to do that.
As a dad of four, I wished I had spent more time reading the Bible to my kids. Frankly, they didn’t enjoy it much. So, when we missed a night, or two, or three they didn’t complain much, and we’d [...]
Make some commitments this year.
It’s a new year. With each new year is a new opportunity to improve personally. But why not include your family too? This week, I want to give you some ideas. First, if you’re not doing it already, make sure [...]
Is your phone interfering with family?
I’ve been guilty of this. I’m waiting for a call. I take my phone out, and I put it on the dinner table WHILE WE’RE EATING. And rather than just picking up the call, which usually doesn’t happen while we’re [...]