Summer traditions: Teaching our children to pray for the world
I would love to travel the world with my kids. I imagine we’d get lost down colorful alleys, pop into restaurants beckoning us with the smell of…
Simply enjoying your children: A father’s advice for love and joy
“Tell me you are from a small town without saying you are from a small town . . . .” “Tell me you are married without saying that you are married . .…
Struggle well: Fatherhood, love, and grace
Fatherhood is a struggle. Don’t get me wrong. It is glorious, exhausting, worthwhile, exasperating, a blessing, and painful. It is all of those…
Prayers for a Tired Dad
God has always used ordinary people to do remarkable things. That’s where you come in, Dad. You are a man God can use. God knows we are imperfect.…
Role reversal: The beauty of serving a parent
I’ve observed my mom almost eat glass. She’s been lost around the neighborhood a few times, she’s told me she doesn’t love me anymore, and she drank…
Protected or Prepared?
Should we protect our kids from the news of a mass shooting or prepare them for the possibility? Most schools have implemented a plan and will…
Kids: Do They Grow Up Fast?
How many times have you heard older women say, “Enjoy your children each day. They grow up so quickly.” Meanwhile you have multiple carpools, sports…
Let Kids Be Kids
My neighbor’s tulips were beautiful and in bloom. I drove past them and enjoyed the beautiful flowers, but quickly realized that it’s still February…