Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
I got some great thoughts and questions this week from kids in our church! Joke: Why did the elephant cross the playground? To get to the other slide. Comments: My friend's family is going to a public school and they're getting bullied. // Man, getting bullied is tough and watching your friend get bullied is... Continue Reading →
Orange Parents. The link above will take you to a site devoted to helping parents and churches collide. Something wonderful (orange) happens when the light (yellow) of the church blends with the love (red) of the family. I've been meeting with a small group of friends to discuss the book Parenting Beyond Your Capacity. It's... Continue Reading →
I've missed writing the Chat Show for a few weeks so here are some highlights grouped together to catch up. Jokes: What is a cow's favourite holiday? Moo Year's Eve! What is gray and goes up and down? An elephant on an elevator or teeter totter or pogo stick, etc. Where do horses live? In... Continue Reading →
I've been studying the use of the rod and staff in the Bible from the perspective of parenting-God's parenting of us and our parenting of our kids. I find this blog insightful! Psalm 23:4b "...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." (You may read previous discussion on Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 3, and... Continue Reading →
Whining, like nothing else, gets under my skin! My family is learning this well. When the whining wells up, my patience is tested and I am tempted to let my anger control my reaction. What can be done about this? Let's first think about how God deals with our complaining hearts. I am often amazed... Continue Reading →
There was a moment last week that had me exasperated with my son Josiah. We were at the waterfront and getting ready to go back in the van to go home. He was trotting on past the van and not intending to stop. I called him. He didn't even look back. I raised my voice... Continue Reading →
I want to raise my kids in such a way that they will know and acknowledge God as their trusted Father and Friend. Building trust with children is critical for this to happen. Trust is built when your love is unwavering in the midst of discipline. In fact, engaging in disciplining your child is itself... Continue Reading →
As a young dad, I'm always looking for ways to improve my fathering. Discipline is tough. I want my kids to grow up with mature character. Now, my frame of reference, when I say I want my kids to have mature character, is God's standards as recorded in Scripture. However, this blog is not about... Continue Reading →
Over the last few months I've had the privilege of working with my first coop student named Cam. Cam worked hard, was willing to try new things and made a great slave! Thanks for all the grunt work Cam!! Hopefully I was able to balance the tough stuff with enjoyable experiences as well. I know... Continue Reading →
I had a flashing opportune moment this week. These types of moments come up every now and then. You know, those moments that if you don't take advantage of quickly you might just lose altogether. I suppose they happen more often then we think or notice. But this one was quite clear to me. 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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