by Cheryl | May 26, 2023 | Family vision, Parenting
“Papa, do you think Christianity will be outlawed in our country?” Our grandson looked at Stan, waiting for an answer. His question took our breath away. If we think children are just “being kids” and not feeling the stress of growing up in the...
by Cheryl | Jan 14, 2023 | Family vision, Parenting
Are you setting 2023 goals for your yourself and your family? Go ahead and look a few more years down the road. Where do you see your children spiritually 10, 15, even 20 years from now? If you are searching for the most important factor in your child’s...
by Stan | Aug 29, 2020 | Community, Family Mission, Family vision
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25 Here is something most don’t know about me–I grow bougainvilleas in our back yard. Oklahoma is far from Hawaii where Cheryl and I marvel at...
by Stan | Jun 18, 2017 | Culture, Family vision, Fathers, Parenting
Often, simplicity is better. So, on this Father’s Day, 2017, Douglas Wilson’s words will stand alone. God has designed each family to be a culture–with a language, customs, traditions, and countless unspoken assumptions. The culture of the family...
by Cheryl | Mar 6, 2017 | Family vision, Mothers, Parenting
Are you drowning in busyness? What if we all just stopped for a few moments, took a deep breath, snuggled up to our favorite people, and watched the cookies bake? I recently heard an interview on Family Life Today with Joanne Kraft, mom of four, who found herself...
by Stan | Jan 2, 2017 | Confidence in God, Faith, Family vision
One of the perks of being a grandfather is occasionally driving several of my grandchildren to school. Our route takes us through the country where we have lively conversations about livestock, farming techniques, and…theology. Sometimes the conversation becomes...
