Reading Time: 2 minutes I don’t hate Christmas. I just hate what it has become. In our western culture, Christmas has become more and more secularized and commercialized. I don’t think there’s much we … Read More
The Importance of Parental Alignment
Reading Time: 5 minutes As parents, we’ve all been there: we’re faced with an ‘issue’ relating to one of our kids (or more), and because you and your spouse are two very different people, … Read More
THE FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A CHURCH YOUTH GROUP
Reading Time: 3 minutes During my teen years I attended a great church that had a visionary Pastoral team. My youth pastor was an exceptional guy. Principle driven. Compassionate. No nonsense. Fun. Almost all … Read More
THE 24-HOUR STUDENT/PARENT MAKEOVER
Reading Time: 5 minutes Possible to turn around a student/parent relationship in 24 hours? The rebuilding stage would definitely take longer than 24 hours (that could take months or years) – but the first … Read More
Four Decisions to Make When Facing a Mountain of an Obstacle
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ever faced a seemingly impossible scenario? The college you applied to has denied you. Your boyfriend or girlfriend has broken up with you. You’ve just found out that a loved … Read More
WHY I THINK MY AUNT VELMA WAS SO SPECIAL
Reading Time: 4 minutes In my mind, my Aunt Velma is a true definition of a ‘hero’. When she was just a young lady she made the bold decision to go to Papua New … Read More
ONE QUESTION TO ASK YOURSELF TO HELP IT ALL MAKE SENSE
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever been confronted with something so simple and yet in many ways so profound? This week I was when I was discussing with a colleague the best way … Read More
The ONLY Question You Need To Ask To Know If You’re Going To Heaven
Reading Time: 2 minutes Having worked with college students for about 20 years now – I’ve noticed an interesting similarity among them. At some point they doubt their salvation. Now – as I talk … Read More