May 30, 2021

Freedom is not free. On this day, we remember some of our family members who served our great country. So, many of you have stories in your family of men and women who have sacrificed all. When a soldier is lost, not only are his dreams ended, his family goes on without him. Join us to hear stories of some of these men...

May 25, 2021

Our middle child, Mikayla, joined me in our studio to share her reflections on being raised in our home. While pursuing her graduate degree at seminary, I asked her what she appreciated about her childhood. Some of our questions were, "What would you mimic about your childhood?" "What do you appreciate about your...

May 18, 2021

Imagine a police officer pulling over your conversion van full of kids. He asks one of my kids to step out of the van. While you might think that I am terrified, I am actually trying hard not to laugh. Listen to today's podcast for the rest of the story.

If you are just getting started or in the trenches with parenting,...

May 11, 2021

Those who are harnessed to their thoughts respond to any wild idea by chasing it down the same familiar path. The brain runs on a repetitive track. Regularly, thought patterns repeat themselves. We must capture our thoughts. Why? Because our thought shape how we live. Research shows that 75-85% of mental, physical and...

May 4, 2021

As you approach the summer, are you thinking about the importance of this summer in the life of your child? As parents, we likely have only 18 summers with a child in our home. What were your favorite summer memories as a childhood? What do you want your children to remember about their childhood? What tastes will...