Paul (and The Godfather) on Leading at Home
The Godfather trilogy gives us a glimpse of two very different husbands and fathers from the same family. Don (Vito) Corleone was married to the same woman and had children that adored him. Michael, his son, struggled in his marriage and with his family. His wife would rather have an abortion than bring another “one of […]
The Drawings of Daughters and the Image of the Invisible God
One fun part of having two little girls is watching them draw pictures of our family. Here is an actual image of our family… It is not an exact representation because it is not three-dimensional, and it won’t respond to you if you talk to the picture. But it is a picture of our family. […]
5 Lessons from My Daddy-Daughter Trips
A pastor once encouraged me, as a father, to “invest in experiences, not toys.” While far from a perfect father, I am attempting to be really intentional about investing time in my girls during these early years and providing experiences they will enjoy and remember. On a regular basis these currently look like breakfast dates […]
Dating Your Spouse
Steve and Debbie Wilson have been in ministry for over 30 years and now lead a ministry of marriage and family counseling and teaching. After being married for 12 years they realized that ministry had overtaken their lives and they’d “lost each other.” At that point they went on a mission to reconnect and in […]
Our Identity As Children
Romans 8:14-16 says, All those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children. The phrase […]
Gospel and Marriage
In his letter to the Ephesian church, the apostle Paul specifically addressed marriage. In Ephesus men typically viewed women as property, not as someone who should be loved and cherished. They often treated marriage as a business transaction for the sake of social appearances, thus they sought sexual gratification outside their marriage. While the cultural […]
Seven Christmas Things To Do With Your Kids
Families have lots of different Christmas traditions, and these are good things to have. They help the family establish a rhythm and build memories together. As you spend time with your kids this Christmas, realize that more important than the toys will be the experiences. More memorable than the gifts will be the time you […]
Seven Reasons I Am Thankful
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is wise to remember the blessings of the Lord. Since He has been most gracious to me in the people He has placed in my life, here are seven reasons I am thankful: My wife: Kaye has been a constant reminder of God’s grace to me. We just celebrated 16 […]
Five Date Night Tips
The Authentic Manhood team asked me to contribute to their new blog. I am really grateful for these leaders as they seek to build the lives of men. The 33 resource is incredible and you can get more info here. While there is not a biblical mandate to have a date night every week with your spouse, there is the […]
Experiences Not Toys
Today I am taking Eden (our oldest) on her first trip to New York City. She wants to see The Lion King. During our short visit, we will also take a carriage ride in Central Park, visit several toy stores (no purchases), and enjoy several meals together – including one at a famous Peanut Butter […]