“I’ve already had the worst day of my entire life, and now you expect me to want to pour my own cereal?” – Quote from one of my children To be a parent is to be a man or woman well acquainted with exasperation. I would lay down my life for my kids, but to… Read More Water Purifier Parenting
We are oblivious to a world full of powerful spiritual beings whose conflict shapes the destiny of humanity and the people of God. This 7-week series will explore what the Bible says about the divine realm. We enter into this invisible world by learning about the leader, the characters, and the geography. Then, we will… Read More Series Introduction: Invisible Realm
Work. For many of us, it’s where we spend most of our days. What does the Bible have to say about it? Well, quite a bit, but the challenge is that many of the passages on work are set in a context far different than our own. The Bible was not written to us,… Read More Living “Beyond Me” in our Work
Many wedding receptions include a dance with the bride and her father. The music is usually slow, and the moment is tender and meaningful. I recently attended a wedding where this traditional dance took place. The bride and her father started their dance to a nice, slow melody. Then, in the middle of their slow… Read More The Marriage Dance
Confession time. When stories pop up in my news feed claiming they can fix my life in just a few easy steps, I’m the first person to click. “A step-by-step guide to decluttering your house in one week.” Click. “Three ways to completely eliminate the dark circles under your eyes.” Click. “Ten easy… Read More Seven? Three? Nope, just ONE simple way to weave serving into your family’s routine
For those of us in youth ministry, Mark Oestreicher (or as he is commonly called, Marko) is a household name. He has been at the center of the discussion of how to effectively empower teenagers to live out the gospel for decades. More recently, Marko has become a student of teenage brain development and… Read More Book Review: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Teenage Brains