Who’s the Center of Your Home?
April 1, 2019
Most of us would be quick to answer — Jesus! But does the reality match the goal? Many have shifted to a Child-Centric or Kid-Centric home. The children’s interests and the child’s happiness are paramount. Children are consulted before most decisions under the guise of, “They need to learn to make wise choices.” But parents are ... Read more
Who’s the Center of Your Home?
April 1, 2019
Most of us would be quick to answer — Jesus! But does the reality match the goal? Many have shifted to a Child-Centric or Kid-Centric home. The children’s interests and the child’s happiness are paramount. Children are consulted before most decisions under the guise of, “They need to learn to make wise choices.” But parents are ... Read more
Don’t Forget the Positive
March 25, 2019
Have you ever thought about feedback and why we give it? Usually, we give feedback when something needs fixing. We are disappointed with something, so we mention it in hopes that things will improve in the future. But often we neglect to mention the good things. A wise friend once told me, you can’t make ... Read more
Don’t Forget the Positive
March 25, 2019
Have you ever thought about feedback and why we give it? Usually, we give feedback when something needs fixing. We are disappointed with something, so we mention it in hopes that things will improve in the future. But often we neglect to mention the good things. A wise friend once told me, you can’t make ... Read more
Lessons for Everyone from the College Bribery Scandal
March 21, 2019
Though shocked at the news and personalities (I had always liked Aunt Becky and Mayor Abigail Stanton–I guess no more lectures on integrity to Henry Gowen or the new saloon owner– “around Hope Valley our word is our bond”), most of us watch this scandal unfolding and unfolding and unfolding and think, “Well, this does ... Read more
“Yeah, you’ll probably always walk with a limp.”
March 4, 2019
“Yeah, you’ll probably always walk with a limp.” the orthopedic doc declared when I was nearly 13 years old and had just gotten out of a cast for my broken leg. “What?! I’m just a kid,” I said mournfully. “Yes, but a kid who won’t listen to advice,” he shrugged. “I’ll listen, I’ll listen, honest!” He ... Read more
“Yeah, you’ll probably always walk with a limp.”
March 4, 2019
“Yeah, you’ll probably always walk with a limp.” the orthopedic doc declared when I was nearly 13 years old and had just gotten out of a cast for my broken leg. “What?! I’m just a kid,” I said mournfully. “Yes, but a kid who won’t listen to advice,” he shrugged. “I’ll listen, I’ll listen, honest!” He ... Read more
Swimming Upstream Against the Current
February 25, 2019
Last night’s Academy Awards reminded me that we, as believers in our Lord Jesus, are often going against the current of the popular culture. These Awards and many like it have become a prominent display of our culture’s values and the glorification of things that would offend God. I try not to be overly obnoxious ... Read more
Swimming Upstream Against the Current
February 25, 2019
Last night’s Academy Awards reminded me that we, as believers in our Lord Jesus, are often going against the current of the popular culture. These Awards and many like it have become a prominent display of our culture’s values and the glorification of things that would offend God. I try not to be overly obnoxious ... Read more
We Are Veritas
February 18, 2019
One of the best ways for me to be reminded of the great gift that Veritas is for us is to talk with prospective parents. As these parents ask questions looking for what makes us special, I get to outline anew the things that we hold dear. One of them is that We Are Veritas. ... Read more
