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God doesn't call us to balance
Thursday, October 19 2017 / Published in Parenting

The Bible Doesn’t Call Us to Balance

One of the catchiest words in the parenting world is “balance.” We’re to constantly seek balance in our lives. Whether it’s between our role at home and at work, or between our call as spouse or parent. Balance your personal relationships and your family time! Balance your ministry engagement and your social life. That’s not
Gardening and parenting
Friday, October 13 2017 / Published in Parenting

Gardening and Getting It Right

I watched as my dad walked toward the gate that opened into my vegetable garden and pathetically asked him not to go in. Not that it made much of a difference whether he went in or not; the weeds were growing right through the fence, too conspicuous to miss. But I didn’t want him to
building a parenting ministry
Tuesday, October 03 2017 / Published in Parenting Ministry 101, Uncategorized

Building a Parenting Ministry: The Beginnning

So, you are interested in building a parenting ministry at your church! Wonderful! Where do you get started? The amazing reality is that most churches and pastors will nod vigorously when asked, “Is God’s design that the family be a primary source of disciplemaking?” But most church pastors will hem and haw if asked, “What
Wednesday, August 23 2017 / Published in Parenting

Flint Knives, Strange Passages, and the Judicious Parent’s Heart

One of the strangest passages in the Bible is Exodus 4:24-26. A quick summary: Moses was just commissioned by God to save the Israelites, so naturally, God meets Moses at an inn and “seeks to kill him.” Upon seeing her husband’s plight, Moses’ wife Zipporah does what we would all do: grabs a flint knife,
Monday, August 21 2017 / Published in Parenting

Childhood Should Be Training for Adulthood, Not a Test Drive

There’s a distinct difference between a test drive and training. Imagine walking out of the dealership with keys for a new car you’re considering buying. You climb in, adjust the seat and mirrors, fiddle with a few of the knobs and then take the car out. It’s not your car yet – you haven’t made
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