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Building Habits That Build Our Kids and Families Ever feel like parenting is just a loop of chaos—snacks, screens, bedtime battles… repeat? What if your daily routines weren’t just survival tools, but discipleship tools? This blog unpacks the Family Rhythm Mindset series, five short episodes designed to help you live out the Gospel in the daily... Continue Reading →
Discover Family Rhythm — a five-part YouTube devotional series that walks families through God's redemptive story. Learn how small habits can transform your home with peace, wisdom and wonder. I'm really excited about this series. If you can use this in your home or in your small group, please take a moment to let me... 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 →
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com While attending Brigden Church, a local rural church, Pastor Dean shared a story about a visit some regional ministers had with our River City Vineyard’s Shelter. A question was asked: “What we can do to help the homelessness problem, like build more affordable housing?” Dean shared more, “Pastor George... Continue Reading →
In Francis Chan's book, Until Unity, he amplifies the value of love in relationships and discipleship. The closer we get to another person, the more our character is tested. How true is this in our families? Sanctification depends on relationship, it depends on love...Anyone who is a parent or even a spouse understands that family... Continue Reading →
Today I had the privilege of preaching at my church. Doesn't happen too often, but when I do I often find myself looking for a creative outlet. Writing stories can really draw out the point in the fashion of Jesus' parables. The prophet Malachi provides a very interesting way of writing using a Father asking... Continue Reading →
Last week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Tom Bump of the Kid's Ministry Collective Podcast. We had a conversation ranging from building spiritual rhythms at home to leading in family ministry. Tom is a long-time children's ministry leader, genuine listener, friend and ministry coach. You can check out his website here. Have... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to announce that I'm enrolled in the Parent Coach Certification program with Connected Families! I've been reading books, taking the Discipline that Connects course, receiving personal coaching and training in a cohort with other students from around the world including 2 from Ehtiopia. I'm hopeful for parents and families as more and more... Continue Reading →
My wife doesn’t like this word, but sin sucks! Children are aware of their own sin. When approaching the topic of sin avoid these two traps: 1) Gloss over sin saying, “That’s just kids being kids.” (Seeds planted soon grow.) 2) Squash children with an overbearing weight of impossible expectations. Rather, teach awareness of personal... Continue Reading →
Why is it that so many of us feel worthless? Why is it that so much of the world treats others as worthless? Whatever the reason, let me state something very clear: you…have…worth! God made us to be like him. No other creature is given that gift. So see the good that God sees. Draw... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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