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5. Emphasize character formation (internal), not just cultural fads (external). As you’re having lots of conversations, use that platform to drive home your deep values (character traits, not just physical attributes). While the Bible is your best source for proactive conversations, fodder for reactive conversations … Read More

For those who listened to my message, “The Father Factor,” and are checking out these hints as a result, thanks for stopping by. If you haven’t heard the message and are curious what this post is all about, consider it a collection of pointers on … Read More

Few messages have generated as much feedback from men as the one I delivered to our church family this past Sunday. And no wonder – whenever you ask men to stay engaged at home – to stay connected and involved after work – you’ll get … Read More

Simple parenting has a good deal to do with pace. So much so that I have come to believe this basic principle about mommyhood and daddyhood in the early years: When kids are young, parents have to be quick-footed and fast-fingered. In four words? Pick … Read More

I’m about to begin a new teaching series at our church called “Home Run: Rounding the Bases of Your Most Important Relationships” (Psalm 128), and I feel somewhat like the town sheriff — people will either love me or hate me. Okay, I’m being a … Read More

I really like baseball season! Opening day, an afternoon game at Principal Park, the playoffs…gotta love spring’s sport. I also like Jerry Mathers (Uhm, FYI – that’s Wally’s brother, the Beave on “Leave it to Beaver.”) Has there ever been a better show about family? … Read More

Nothing brings perspective like the truth. And though the truth is hard to hear, and even harder to say at times, it is the best way to gain perspective on any issue. The truth is how God brought Jonah to the correct perspective. Sure, it … Read More

God asks 3 questions in Jonah 4, and 2 of them are somewhat similar because they both involve the issue of anger. Essentially, God asked Jonah, “Do you have a right [just casue] to be angry?” Sure, he was referring to Jonah’s anger towards God … Read More

One of the intriguing things I find in Jonah occurs obscurely in the beginning of chapter three. As Jonah hears the word of the Lord a second time (another chanCe), he is expected to do things differently (a chanGe). And I can’t help but think … Read More