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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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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Leading Through, part 2 – Moral Authority
The people who have the most influence in our lives often have little to no authority in terms of position. There’s something about their lives that gives them influence in ours. July 24, 2022
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Leading Through, part 1 – Heaven Rules
Leadership, however great or small, is stewardship of the temporary influence we have. When we view our leadership as something for which we are accountable, we will be far less likely to leverage it for ourselves. July 17, 2022
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You Do You? part 3 – To Whom Will You Go?
It’s so easy to be a fan of Jesus. After all, he has a lot to give us. But if being a fan of Jesus keeps us from following Jesus, we miss out on the real purpose of his presence. Salvation is free; it costs you nothing. Following Jesus will cost you something. But refusing to follow Jesus will cost you even more… July 10, 2022
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