Being the spiritual leader in the home is one the hardest things and most intimidating things I have ever had to do. I feel so inadequate in this that I am not very confident in writing about it. But, it is incredibly important. When I got married 27 years ago I asked several men I…
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Spending Time With God
I wrote most of this a few years ago, but it came to mind as I was preparing to speak at church. God’s desire is that you have a life of joy and purpose. He wants that for you more than you want that for you! We find that joy and purpose as we embrace…
2023 – Spiritual Practices at Home
It is a new year and a great time to start new spiritual rhythms in your family. I know that leading your home spiritually can be intimidating, but you have what takes! The reminder of this post was shared in January of 2021. I believe, more than ever, we need to recapture the importance of…
Beginning at Home, part 2
Setting the Stage to Disciple Our Children The most important disciples in my life live under my roof. Their names are Shelley, Emily, James, and Andy. They are my family. Any parent will tell you that raising kids is hard. It is filled with joy, laughter, tears, worry, and every other possible emotion. Just recently…
Beginning at Home
With 22 years of marriage and 3 kids, I can never lose sight that fulfilling the commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to “go and make disciples” starts in my home. It not only starts in my home but is the most important aspect of making disciples in my life. From what I have experienced and observed…
Abiding in Jesus 