The Gift of Fathers

The Gift of Fathers

Since we have been thinking about fathers recently, Cheryl and I wanted to share a chapter from our upcoming book, Raising Kids for Tomorrow’s World:  12 Keys to Preserving the Faith. This book was written with small fellowship groups in mind. Each chapter...
Dating–A Regatta with Free Radicals

Dating–A Regatta with Free Radicals

Just say the word “dating” to parents of teens and their responses may range from fear to panic, but will almost always involve some sense of anxiety. The stakes are high. Our kids still seem so young and we, having been in their shoes, know of the dangers. Where do...
Reflections on Forty-Six Years of Marriage

Reflections on Forty-Six Years of Marriage

After a two-month summer break from the blog, today seems an appropriate day to jump start posts for the fall. Forty-six years ago today, Cheryl and I entered into a marriage covenant. We made vows to one another that included the words, for better or worse, in...
The One Thing Teens Want Most

The One Thing Teens Want Most

I was a teenager once…it was a long time ago. Though some challenges of raising teens have changed over the years (especially the addition of technology and social media,) some are changeless. Whether you were a teen in the 60s or a teen today, one “want” is still...