Being in the middle of something can be difficult, but getting something out of the middle is more important than getting out of the middle. October 16, 2022
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Parenting in the 21st Century, part 4 – A Wock and a Hard Place
If your main goal is your kid’s obedience, you’re settling for something less than and you’re setting yourself up to have anger stirred up regularly. Instead of obedience being the objective, there’s a long-term target that will go a long way toward winning as a parent. September 25, 2022
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Parenting in the 21st Century, part 3 – Honor Code
When our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn’t be the end goal of discipline. Restoration should be. September 18, 2022
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Parenting in the 21st Century, part 2 – Benchmark
Moms and dads dream of a future where their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality. September 11, 2022
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Parenting in the 21st Century, part 1 – Real vs. Ideal
Ideal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real. September 4, 2022
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Through The Storm, part 4 – Losing Your Life
Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of anxiety? This week we ask, “What does it mean to lose our life in order to save it?” August 28, 2022
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Through The Storm, part 3 – Whose Battle?
Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of anxiety? This week we ask, “How did a boy named David find courage when experienced warriors felt fear?” August 21, 2022
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Through the Storm, part 2 – Friends Through The Fire
Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of anxiety? How do some people seem to feel courage when the rest of us are afraid? August 14, 2022
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Through The Storm, part 1 – Wholehearted
Our culture is emerging from a season of uncertainty, fear, and division. Many of us are exhausted. And as we look ahead, things don’t appear any more certain. From foreign wars to roller-coaster economics, we have much cause for concern. What would it be like to face the storms of life with confidence instead of anxiety? How do some people seem to feel courage when the rest of us experience fear? August 7, 2022
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Leading Through, part 3 – Humanity
During times of uncertainty and disruption, the people around us need to know we care. We often need to step out of our comfort zone to comfort someone. July 31, 2022
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