Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
I've created content I call Family Rhythm. It's simple content with far-reaching implications. I love how it connects the beauty of the Gospel with the daily rhythms of family life. Through a simple but powerful cycle—the 5 Rs—we can see how even the messes and mundane moments in our homes reflect the grand redemptive narrative of... Continue Reading →
When my kids were young, I was all about finding stories to tell them that might help shape their faith and values. Consider one of Aesop’s fables of the Sun and the Wind. Have you heard this one? In this story, the Sun and the Wind have a contest to see who can remove a... Continue Reading →
What messages are you really sending? Photo by kelvin agustinus on Pexels.com Getting to the Heart Parenting instincts often produce reactions to conflict situations that send messages of frustration, hopelessness or power and control. Parents today are under massive pressure as indicated in this recent report from the US Surgeon General. This weekend I’ll be meeting with leaders,... Continue Reading →
Babies are bobbleheads. Hunter is a particular baby with a particular walk. I suppose all babies learning to crawl and walk have a particular style. I know one boy who scooted on his butt, holding his feet and pulling them and pushing them to get from point A to point B. For real. Can you... Continue Reading →
[**This post is based on a targeted physical newsletter appeal being sent out. Due to delays from the Canadian postal strike, I’m praying that God would still speak to potential partners so that we continue to get our support up to a strong level. If you’re already a financial partner with me, thank you! If... Continue Reading →
FamilyLife Canada offers marriage mentor training to equip the church with tools to help build stronger marriages. Mentoring is a powerful method of interpersonal connection and conversation that utilizes active listening to help another person or couple process their own learning and journey. Mentoring is lacking in our often isolated culture. This void specifically contributes... Continue Reading →
Navigating family relationships with the Gospel story as our guide. https://youtu.be/GLH4wvKw0go?si=ot5MsjIZDQbq66PY
The Conference Last month my family went on a mission trip to beautiful (and hot!) St.Vincent and the Grenadines. We used the Family Rhythm curriculum to put together a full conference experience over a period of three evenings. This curriculum equips parents with practical tools to move their relationship rhythm towards one that reflects a... Continue Reading →
Marriages and families are struggling more than we know. Close relationships are hard, but God created us to be in right relationship with Him and others. In our society, marriage is being devalued, loneliness is on the rise and parental stress is at a critical level. I believe the church is in the "ministry of... Continue Reading →
View the Full Thank You ReportDownload The journey with FamilyLife Canada Family Sanctifies Becoming like Christ is best tested in close relationships. The Journey So Far This year has been full of adventure, surprises and relationships—sanctifying and faith-building relationships. It has taken me around Ontario and beyond with walking, driving, “coffee shopping,” Zooming and... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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