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 →
[Proverbs as Parables]: Liam Can’t Do Anything
“I can’t!” “I don’t know!” “It’s too hard!” These are the things Liam would say quite frequently! Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com His mom would encourage him to kick a ball and he would say, “I can’t!” His father would ask him his opinion on Doritos Ranch or Doritos Original and he would say,... Continue Reading →
[Proverbs as Parables] The Cow and the Duck
What do you get when you cross a cow and a duck? Milk and quackers. That’s not original with me. Sometimes, however, we think it’s fun to mix very different things together to imagine what might happen. I had a boy draw a crocaroo one time. Ya, try to picture that… Photo by Vidal Balielo... Continue Reading →
[Proverbs as Parables] Super Clair
Super Clair could see more than the average Clair. Or Joe. Or Sam. Or Erin. In fact, while the average kid could only see, smell, touch, hear or taste what was around them, Super Clair could also sometimes do these same things for other people in different places altogether! On top of that, she could... Continue Reading →
[Proverbs as Parables] The Fearful Boy
There once was a boy named Khian who was afraid…of everything! Seriously. Everything. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com At bedtime, he would see monsters in the shadows, monsters in the closets, monsters under the bed…even though there were none. At nap time, he would imagine bugs crawling in his blankets, creepy crawlers under his pillow... Continue Reading →
[Proverbs as Parables]: Jaqueline the Racoon Loves Trash
Jaqueline the racoon LOVED trash. She loved the sliminess. She loved the smells. She especially loved the sound of metal trash cans when they tipped over and crashed on the concrete driveway scaring away all the rodents. Photo by Abi Zara on Pexels.com She loved trash like pirates love gold, like princesses love silver and... Continue Reading →
I Love You My Little Man [Parable Based on the Book of Malachi]
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 →
Family Rhythm Goes on a Podcast!
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 →
CERTIFIED! [New Connected Families Parent Coach]
This year has been an exciting journey with Connected Families. I've been in training to become a parent coach using the CF framework of Foundation>Connection>Coaching>Correction. This month I am now certified. Woohoo! You can check out my CF bio here, then come on back to signup for private, customized coaching built on a proven strategy.... Continue Reading →
[Proverbs as Parables]: Gerald’s Waddle
There once was a duck. One of those white ducks with a bright orange beak and big, floppy, orange feet. His name was Gerald. Gerald walked everywhere. But not without difficulty. His big, floppy, orange feet made walking on lumpy grass and sandy shores quite the challenge. He wiggled and wobbled and…waddled wherever he went.... Continue Reading →
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