Fatherlessness in Canada

Fatherlessness in Canada, statistics, fatherlessness children studies. The power of a daddy's presence is massive. So great that when Jesus died, he called out, "Father, why have you forsaken me?" The greatest consequence of our sin is separation from the Father's love. The greatest reward of forgiveness is closeness to the Father! Jesus took the... Continue Reading →

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A Comprehensive Plan for Mentoring Families

I'm attaching here a project I worked on for my seminary class: Ministering to Families. It is essentially a walk through of a system for mentoring families that promotes relational restoration. The principles are based on the story of the Gospel as the best plan not only for a restored relationship with God, but also... Continue Reading →

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Solving a Child’s Big Spiritual Problem – Connected Families

Here's a good website that also provides excellent, Gospel focused email helps for families. Solving a Child’s Big Spiritual Problem - Connected Families.

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Birthday Story and Ideas for Romance!

So my friend and mentor told me a story not long ago that I just have to share! The story is about his idea to celebrate his wife's 70th birthday. This should put all us guys to shame. Here's how it went. His first thought was that 70 is the equivalent of three score and... Continue Reading →

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New Cover Photo

So I've put a new cover photo up for this blog that I think captures the purpose of my blog well. We had some shots done of our family (by Katy Hersey, http://www.picturemefoto.com) and I liked the idea of showing our feet in action. My boy is running, one of my girls is dancing, my... Continue Reading →

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Inside Out Families-A Brief Impression of the Book

This book by Diana Garland is a good read that has a good focus on families who give more than receive. In this impression I look at the purpose of the book, stories that move us to action and a simple plan for empowering churches to empower their people to serve. PURPOSE The purpose of... Continue Reading →

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Being Humbled by Reading Scripture

For my Genesis to Ruth class in seminary, we were asked to write some words on how God has been speaking to us. My one word would be "humbled." One of the ways God continually speaks to me, and this course is making me rethink, is about the complexity of his character and my limited... Continue Reading →

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Cry of the Orphan-Foster Care Prayer Vigil

Cry of the Orphan. Take some time to join with others in prayer for children in the foster care system from May 20-27. This link will tell you a little more.

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More than Fairy Tales: A Look at Biblical Narrative

The following are some thoughts from the first two chapters of The Art of Biblical Narrative, by Robert Alter. He provides some provocative and helpful counter thoughts to our modern, Western and very systematic forms of interpreting the Bible. I think Alter elevates the value of reading the Bible for enjoyment of the art and... Continue Reading →

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