Tag: kids

citizens of heaven

Living as Citizens of Heaven

Where is your citizenship? For years and years, I led groups down to Mexico, across the border, to do mission work. As we were riding on the bus down to…



follow me

Follow Me

The Pattern “I want those who know me best to respect me most.” – Mark Batterson When I was growing up, one of the things my mom loved to do…



mother's day

My Mom Rocks: A Mother’s Day Tribute

Happy Mother’s Day! I can’t believe that almost 40 years ago, God saw fit to give me such an amazing mother.  I’ve tried my best to raise her well over the…



Milestones

Milestones: Raising Kids of Faith

How do we raise kids of faith? I remember the day we brought our first child home from the hospital.  I remember thinking, “What now?” We had been preparing for his arrival…



The Family & Faith

How do we raise our kids to know, love & serve Jesus?  What does it look like… There’s no doubt about it, God has given parents the primary role &…



Does Your Family Look Like This?

Sometimes our family looks like this… And sometimes our family looks like this…   What does your family look like? Your family probably looks different from my family.  And that’s…



What Would Happen if we turned those iPhone Notifications off?

How would you like to get some distraction free time back into your day? A few weeks ago I read a blog post that really challenged me.  It also inspired…



Dads, Take Time to Dance with Your Daughters

When it comes to your kids, what’s the one thing you won’t do for them? I feel the same.  There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my kids.  And when you…



Have You Heard The Turkey Song?

A few days ago my daughter Ella Grace & I realized we needed a song about Thanksgiving. So we wrote one.  Here it is for your enjoyment!  Happy Thanksgiving!