Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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