How to Ease the Press for Perfection in Your Parenting
From the moment I held my precious, little firstborn in my arms, I was forever changed. I felt the gush of love and the heavy weight of…
I Surrender All—Even the Play Dates and Chicken Nuggets
“It is out of our surrender that God can begin to use us and bless us.” —A. W. Tozer So my daughter is turning thirty in a few weeks.…
Dads, Let Your Children See You Repent
Like most parents, I can remember the exact moment I found out I was going to be a father: Mother’s Day morning in 2008. My wife, Suzanne,…
Super Heroes and Scaredy Squirrels
In my mind, I really do want to be Wonder Woman—the greatest superheroine ever. As a young girl, I was enamored by Lynda Carter with all……
Raising Rule Benders, Breakers, and Believers
It’s hard to condemn the creativity. Let’s admit it. There is something in each of us that admires a person who pushes the boundaries just a bit.…
A Little Bunny and a Lot of Jesus
Explaining the Easter bunny is a lot like explaining Santa. Santa is easy because that was simply the nickname given for St. Nicholas—who is a great…
God Created Your Child to Imagine
Why did God give us imaginations? We were made in his image. A fun day at the zoo is a window into the amazing imagination of God. What was God…
Why is He Wearing a Dress?
Kids have always asked hard, surprising, and embarrassing questions, often when we are standing in the middle of a crowded store or restaurant. The…
What to Teach About Satan
I remember seeing The Omen when I was in college. My theologian fiancé had to write a paper about the biblical position of the movie and asked me to…