Did you know there are more verses in Scripture about caring for your parents than about parenting your children? I […]
Read moreHow Imagination Brings a Family Closer
I hate costumes. Something in my personality or maybe in my brokenness revolts at trying to play another character. My […]
Read moreThe Extended Family Vortex
I grew up far away from my extended family.Today I don’t know anyone who is more surrounded by his extended […]
Read moreWhy Music Should Matter in Every Home
Music brings magic into family gatherings. We had some friends over the other night and one of them snagged my […]
Read moreThe Power of a Surprise Blessing
Surprise blessings are the best!For months I kept having this thought, “I want to take Elisa to the zoo.” She […]
Read moreWhy God Gave Kids Two Parents
Thank God for mothers! I made a major mistake the other day. One of my girls asked to play the […]
Read moreFalling Short of the Parenting Bar
We believe it’s critical to embrace the challenge of being a high demand, high support parent.This posture is the best […]
Read moreAre You a Story Formed Family?
We are all story-formed creatures.All moral language is learned through stories. What does it mean to be mean or kind […]
Read moreOne Day, All You’ll Have is Your Family
Last night I was up until 1am with April and our 18 year old son Jackson. Jack is doing hard […]
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