What to Do When We Blow Up – Connected Families

What to Do When We Blow Up - Connected Families. The goal and hope of Christianity is restoration. Jesus Christ sacrificed his life so that we could be restored in our relationship with God. One day, He will restore all things and make all things new and right and good. For the mean time we... Continue Reading →

The Power of Persistent Parenting

A big difference between effective and ineffective parenting lies in the word 'persistence.'  My three children were playing with cards contentedly at the dinner table when out of nowhere my oldest starts crying. Now sometimes, when she cries, I dismiss it as an episode of 'crying wolf.' This situation was a bit different. Perhaps she... Continue Reading →

Two Mindsets to Hold While Reading the Gospels

The Gospels are a fascinating look into the life of the Messiah, the Chosen One, who delivers us from sin and brings us back to God. Surrounded in controversy, yet filled with wonder, how can we best read these books and also inspire others to read them well? 1-The Wonder of the Person of Jesus... Continue Reading →

How claustrophobia almost grounded supersonic skydiver – CNN.com

How claustrophobia almost grounded supersonic skydiver - CNN.com. "Simply put, he needed to get his eyes back on the prize." For the one who believes in Jesus, there are no greater stakes. To defy fear to become the world record holder for highest jump is amazing. To defy fear for the enduring kingdom of God... Continue Reading →

Dazzle Your Children with the Gospel of Grace

Dazzle Your Children with the Gospel of Grace | The Resurgence. Click for a quick article about parenting with the Gospel in mind and referencing Elyse Fitzpatrick's book.

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 →

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 →

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 →

Are You Thinking About Getting A Divorce? « Mark’s Blog

Are You Thinking About Getting A Divorce? « Mark's Blog. There's some good stuff on this link for those considering divorce. Some power is missing in it though. It's the Gospel. The reason we stay together in marriage is because of Jesus. Jesus stuck it out for us. We can stick it out for him.... Continue Reading →

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