Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
Raising support is a new concept for me. Even a few years ago, I would've been terrified to become a missionary. What trust, what dependence, what a risk! Photo by Dio Hasbi Saniskoro on Pexels.com Now that I'm fully immersed in it, I've appreciated learning so much about missions, fundraising and ministry partner development. If... Continue Reading →
Does the image of sweaty palms or a little burst of outright panic come to mind when, as a dad, your daughter wants to date or perhaps is dabbling in dating another guy? What do you do, how do you respond, what's your role? Do you even know where to turn for guidance? Do you... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed how young families don’t have a great foundation? “The need to strengthen marriages and families is more pressing than ever…Staying together and thriving together is often not easy.” ~FamilyLife Canada “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” ~Matthew... Continue Reading →
Do you wish your kids would just get it? When children don't develop a desired behaviour, often a parent's response is frustration, angry outbursts or even exasperation. "I've already asked you three times!" I have three teenagers. Saying "please" and "thank you" is still a work in progess! Grrr. When you enter relationship with your... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/xNn7ZfJZHEU I think one of my favourite phrases for ministry with others is "to come alongside." Have you ever walked hand-in-hand beside someone and tried to do it out of rhythm? I dare you to try walking out of rhythm to the song Walking in Rhythm by the Blackbyrds. When you walk closely with someone,... Continue Reading →
I drew a figurative line in the sand. I was thirteen and I knew I could go my own way...or God's way. Deep in my soul, I knew I needed to follow Jesus for the rest of my life. From that line I was baptized, I pursued my faith, I sunk myself into Scripture, I... Continue Reading →
Hello friends. If you've followed this blog over the last little while, you've noticed that my family is going through some exciting changes. I'm eager to get started in my role with FamilyLife Canada. Over the last number of months, I've been praying, connecting, meeting and developing a partnership team in order to establish ministry... Continue Reading →
What questions are you asking about today’s parenting challenges? Perhaps one of the 12 below? I know my wife and I are constantly asking questions like these and praying against the evil one’s schemes to breakdown and divide our family in this culture that does not embrace Christ’s values. I’m thankful for the work FamilyLife... Continue Reading →
“May your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” ~Matthew 6:10-11 I see two prayers here that Jesus taught us. One is to dream big for Him and the other is to be satisfied with our basic needs until His kingdom is fully... Continue Reading →
I asked ChatGPT, "What is the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada today?" Here's how it answered. What are your thoughts? "Identifying the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada, like any specific group, can be subjective and dependent on various factors. However, some challenges that Christian families in Canada may face include: Secularization... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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