Does God Care How Many Children I Have?

A few Sundays ago, I shared a message called “Generational Hand-Me Downs.”  In it, I talked about God’s call to be fruitful and multiply.  I knew this would raise a couple of eyebrows.  I did get one email question concerning that comment.  I thought I would share with you my response. As far as the …

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Practical Leadership in the Home (What Does It Really Look Like?)

After Sunday’s message, I have heard a lot of encouraging words.  That message was difficult to preach.  Eph 6:1-4 is an in-your-face-passage.  It’s encouraging, but it is honest with how the home should be run. After a message like that, it is easy for fathers to walk away with motivation devoid of application.  You might …

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What About Prodigal Kids with Parents Who Did It Right?

Through this sermon series at church, there are more questions asked then we are able to answer.  There are so many possible situations with homes, there is no way to possibly address them all? But what about prodigal kids who had parents who did everything right? This is a common question that I thought I …

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Controlled Calendar

Date Night was great. We talked about having a “Controlled Calendar.” Amanda and I had a great time over dinner talking about how to schedule our priorities.  Even if you couldn’t come, if your schedule is out of control, what have you done to ensure that you have time to nurture your marriage?

Whose Job Is It to Evangelize My Child (The Church’s or Mine)?

In an increasingly busy society, many forces compete against the unity of the home.  Parents should utilize the local church to assist in raising godly children.  Neglecting the local church concerning a child’s development is not only detrimental to the child’s spiritual vitality but also exposing the parents’ limited resources.  While the local church does …

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Making Faith Stick

It all starts this Wednesday. MAKING FAITH STICK: Ensuring That Your Children Have an Enduring Faith I will lead a four week study entitled Making Faith Stick designed to equip parents of younger children decipher when their children are ready to become Christian. We will be focusing primarily on the dynamics of elementary aged children …

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Driveway

I resealed my driveway yesterday. Before: After: Today, I am tired, but I do love closure.