Summer Camp can be a scary place for kids. It’s no wonder why the setting of summer camp has been used in various horror movies. There is something about the unknown of camp that creates fear. But there is something you, as parents, can do to enable your child’s experience at camp to be great. Continue Reading…
Many men have displaced anger issues. They love watching mixed martial arts on TV, or playing the latest and greatest brutal video games that allow them the opportunity to conquer the world. Yet in spite of all that, their souls are left empty, having successfully shadow-boxed their vast imaginary opponents. Continue Reading…
I used to consider myself a strong leader. At least, that’s the compliment some others had given me. After last week, though, that perception of myself has changed; and so has my goal of being an effective leader. Continue Reading…
Here is my latest list of books, apps, articles or videos that I think are worthy of some attention. Please leave a comment if you know of a good resource of some sort. Continue Reading…
It’s kind of obvious, isn’t it? I mean, does it really need saying that foster kids need fathers? The fact that these kids are in the foster system means that something is broken. Unfortunately, most of us don’t care. Continue Reading…
Many camps are perfect for sissies. The experience they offer is shallow, hollow, bland, and comfortable. At the end of each session, campers leave with little more than a nice memory. Such a waste of time. Continue Reading…
Being a leader in ministry is tough. For me, it’s not that the hours are longer, the work is harder, or the pay is less. Those things are common with many jobs. Leading a ministry is tough because I believe it is hard to measure success. Continue Reading…
Churches, businesses, and other various non-profits are full of young staff and volunteers. The organizations that are making a huge impact are the ones that know how to inspire those staff and volunteers to help move the mission forward. However, there are many organizations where young leaders go to die. Don’t be one of those. Continue Reading…
Followers of Jesus consider the Gospel to be the foundation for their faith. It marks a turning point in their life. Each of them can think back to a time when the Gospel all of a sudden “made sense” and they made a decision to put their faith in Christ. But if you ask many of those same Christ Followers what the Gospel is, you will get back a wide variety of answers. Continue Reading…
Our intentions are often good, but horribly misaligned. We set out thinking we are doing the right thing, only to realize we had been aiming at the wrong target the entire time. Sadly, this is what many of us bring to the table as parents.
As parents, our kids are our disciples. Each day they are learning from us, whether we are consciously teaching them or not. Too often my parenting is puny in its vision. Its goal is way too easy. Its outcome is way off target. Continue Reading…
