11 Examples of Parenting with Grace
One of the ways the Lord has allowed me to better understand grace-based parenting is by looking at the Biblical example of the opposite;...
Football, Failure & History's Greatest Blowout
Millions of Americans watched the College Football National Championship game last night between Clemson and Alabama, as the #1 team...
I Can't Give My Kids What they Need
There's nothing like the feeling that comes when one of my kids run to me. Whether it's for a hug when I first get home from work, for...
11 Reasons we Need Gospel Fathers
In a world where too many of our sons are addicted to pornography before they’re old enough to spell “pornography,” we need fathers who...
Too Busy for God
When I was a child, I learned the importance of a daily “quiet time” with God from mentors in my church. People spend their “quiet time”...
Shades of Grey or Saved by Grace?
With Valentine's Day this past weekend, and everyone talking about "Love," Hollywood delivered their version of a love story. For many,...
Not Everyone Comes to the Manger
When we think of the birth of Jesus, we picture a celebration. Shepherds running to the manger, wise men longing for a King, and angels...
New Mornings
There's a verse in the Bible that celebrates a truth I have come to treasure: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies...
What to do with Messy Kids
My wife went to the store a few nights ago, leaving me with all 3 kids. It was just an hour or so, and the night started off calm. My 4...
A Father's Response to a Temper Tantrum
It had been a long and taxing day. It rarely snows in Texas, but today it had and therefore my 3 year old son had skipped his nap and we...