My time in college has been one of growth and dependence on God, even when my facade of self-reliance said otherwise. It is the kind of experience that you would never ask God for, one you might even…
When asked which of the commandments is the most important of all, Jesus responds simply “The most important commandments is this: The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your…
“You are the perfect size to pilot an F-18 fighter jet one day.” Though I am still not sure if that comment was a slight at my modest stature, it nevertheless shaped my high school years in a…
I’m not sure when the reality of our empty nest hit me first. It might have been just a couple of days after my youngest child left for college, when I began thinking about what to cook for…
Out on our back window sit various pots filled with soil and seed. Come spring, these pots will be emptied, the soil will be turned, and new seeds will be planted. We, and our kids, will then spend…
My teen does not want to be part of a youth group. Now what? There is no easy answer to whether or not parents should force their children to attend youth group when they have expressed a disinterest….
We’ve got three teenagers – a girl and two boys. Our oldest is in college, so we’ve gone all the way down the road to graduation and beyond. We’ve agonized over weekend plans, curfew, dates, prom, friendships,…
“How do I know what God’s will is for my life?” As a former student pastor, I saw the special weight this question carries for teenagers and young adults. Members of these age groups are making decisions that…
I’ve decided sending a kid to college – in terms of how moms and dads handle it – is a lot like having a baby. For an expectant mom, the entire duration of pregnancy is all consuming with physical…
