Hockey, Slurpees, and Jesus: Everyday faith adventures with our kids

Ice-level hockey in face masks. That was this season.  With use of distancing on benches, strict rink regulations, juggling gearing up outdoors in…


Raising your child to be kind in a divisive world: Three ways to cultivate a selfless mindset

Every parent says life totally changes the moment your first child is born. I can confirm that this is 10,000 percent accurate. My entire perspective…


5 ways to be a better parent and not repeat your parent’s mistakes

I want to be a better parent than my parents were.  I know, it sounds sort of arrogant when I say it out loud. At a minimum, it can appear ungrateful…


The top 7 tips for surviving the rest of 2020 no matter what is thrown at us

Raising up a child in the way he or she should go (Proverbs 22:6) proves to be a challenge in the most benign times. Now, thanks to one of the most…


The muscle of letting go

“Don’t move, I’ll be right back,” I jokingly, and regularly, tell my daughter. It’s a joke because she’s an infant. And when she’s safely lying in…


Delight: What it is and why it matters

Expressions of delight pop up in all kinds of moments with our kids, and not just in the obvious places. A baby’s belly laugh is sure to elicit…


A change in perspective

Recently, my family escaped to Colorado for a week in the mountains.  It is truly my favorite place on earth. It is cool. It is beautiful. It is…


Is pursuing our passions during parenthood selfish?

Becoming a parent is one of the most life altering things that we experience. It is a beautiful, fun-filled journey, but it also comes with much…


6 ways to raise boys who feel

Parents, we have a problem. It’s about our sons. My two young boys love to wrestle. They love to play Army, Avengers, and wear superhero costumes.…