Paul’s Leadership was CREDIBLE: I am a prisoner of the Lord. My commitment to follow Christ is demonstrated by my actions. Philemon 1 Paul’s Leadership Was HISTORICAL: I am an old man. I’ve seen more of God’s story than you… Read more ›
Here is a short word about building up our children in the Lord based on my morning reading of Psalm 127. Lets pray and work together toward this end… Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor… Read more ›
God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply while they were in the garden. It appears they didn’t get around to doing so until after their expulsion. Maybe there would have been less time for talking with serpents… Read more ›
A parent’s priorities for their children tend to show up in tangible ways during the holidays. This month is a good time to consider the overall direction and motivation for your parenting. Of course good parents want their kids to… Read more ›
Parents often seek counseling after their children develop habits of destructive behavior. Seldom do parents seek insight on how to prevent those troubling attitudes and actions from ever taking root in a child’s life. The Bible of course has help… Read more ›
Having spent a good part of my life watching parents struggle through the years of teenage transition, I’ve seen the battle rage especially heavy over the issue of dating. Exhausted and unsure, parents often give up at some point and… Read more ›
The majority of all biblical counseling sessions occur because married people and their families are desperate for the redemption of rapidly deteriorating relationships. While I am thankful to see God restore and even resurrect troubled marriages, I wish I saw… Read more ›
When it comes to teenagers, should parents raise or lower expectations? Certainly the temptation is to protect our parental hearts by expecting less. I understand that the more you hope for something, the more not getting it hurts. But is… Read more ›
Over the past several weeks my wife and I have been able to congratulate several friends who are expecting new additions to their families. Even with three kids of my own, I have to admit I’ve been a tad jealous.… Read more ›