in generosity, grace, Inspiration, kindness
The Giving List
A few weeks ago in a blog I asked you this question: What is one thing you’ve done that has helped or served someone in a practical way? I promised to take what you sent...
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in discipleship, Encouragement, Inspiration, kindness, service
Can You Help Me?
Can you help me? I’m working on something and I’ve love your input. Here’s some background. I’ve never met someone who doesn’t want to do some sort of good in the world. A lot of the people...
in children, family, grace, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, kids, parenting, truth
Two Awesome Rules No Matter Who You Are or What You Believe
Every home has rules. Even the homes without rules have rules. (‘No rules’ is a rule!) Some are spoken, like ‘Put the toilet seat down.’ And some are unspoken, like ‘Don’t talk to dad until...
in children, family, humility, Inspiration, parenting, strength
1 Real Way to Showcase Humility (and Strength) to Your Children
Dallas Willard has more wisdom than Coke has sugar. Here’s what he says: “The most important thing in your life isn’t what you do; it’s who you become.” I could spend a lifetime digesting that...
in prayer
A Prayer for Justin Trudeau
Lord, you know what it’s like to lead. The rest of us can only imagine the cacophony of personalities and competing priorities, the stress and solitude, the temptations and trials. But also the opportunity. No...
in Uncategorized
The One Question Every Child, Tween & Teen Silently Asks Their Parents
Every single parent I know wants to do a good job raising their kids. But after that, the unanimity about how to do it usually goes out the window. We want them to be successful and well-adjusted....
in discipleship, spiritual growth, strengths
Custom Made to Make a Mark (What are your strengths?)
Imagine trying to hammer a nail with a watch. I’ve tried it. It doesn’t work too well. But that doesn’t mean the watch is bad. It means the watch is custom made to tell time...
in children, family, gratitude, Inspiration, parenting, sibling rivarly
3 Ways to Curb Sibling Rivalry
If you have kids you’ve probably thought about sibling rivalry. It’s kind of like debt or a skin rash: You don’t think about it until you have to deal with it yourself! Plus, parenting zips along...
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Westminster’s Mission & Vision
On April 10th during the service I shared Westminster’s new mission and vision statements with the congregation. This blog highlights a few of the things I said. Direction determines destination. This means that the direction you travel in...
in discipleship, gratitude, happiness, Inspiration, joy
What Makes People Happy?
What makes people happy? Presents? A thank you? A big bag of potato chips with zero calories? The answer will be different for different people. A single mom may want breakfast in bed and some alone...