

The Single Best Parenting Experience
Last night, my wife and I were sitting in the living room talking after being apart for a couple of days. The fireplace was roaring, the...


How Two Really Smart Kids Got Sword Training Started
When my children started paying attention to Jeopardy, I knew we had a good thing. It all started with a decision to start homeschooling...


My 4 Year Old Is Wise
During communion yesterday morning our four-year old leaned over and quietly asked, "Mommy, who is that up there?" I thought he was...


When Creation Isn't Beautiful
My last post was about the beauty of creation, but there is a flip-side to that discussion. We see the innocence of a newborn destroyed...


Are You a Beach Person or a Mountains Person?
Someone asked me recently, “Do you like the beach?” I replied, “I do. And the mountains. And lakes. And the desert. And the woods.” God’s...


What To Do About Biblical Illiteracy - It's Simple But Hard Work
I fear that sometimes in the church we spend far too much time bemoaning the state of "the world." I could post all sorts of statistics...


Where Do Babies Come From? You Want A Popsicle?
When a child asks, "Where do babies come from?" we tend to giggle nervously. When that question comes, a child usually isn't ready for...