Rugged Love and Your Prodigal
I have been pondering the old hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing. There’s a line that has...
The Succession Plan: Planting and Strengthening into the Next Generation
Last year, GCC president Dave Harvey submitted, for consideration, a succession plan to the GCC board. The plan included Dave’s...
Two Questions to Ask During Your Test of Adversity
Two Questions to Ask During Your Test of Adversity Real life rarely knocks. It just breaks down the door itching to rumble. One day I was...
Three Lies That Separate Spouses
It happens every day. A husband refuses to forgive his wife, because she just can’t...
Thanksgiving Litany
Hey Friends, This past Sunday, our church read—in one united voice—a particularly poignant responsive reading to prepare our hearts for...
The Astounding Family That Awaits Us
Okay, I’m going to say something that may sound unsettling, but I want you to think about it. Are you ready? The whole idea of...
Every Good Parent Will Have Regrets: Advice to My 30-Year-Old Self
What would I tell my younger self about parenting? Being invited to write on that question is akin...
Random Reflections on Parenting a Toddler from a 62-Year-Old Practitioner
I turned 62 this summer. Kimm and I also celebrated our 40th anniversary. Our oldest child is 35 years old, followed by another daughter...
Healing Divisions with Your Voting-Age Kids After the Election
Let me, as they say, cut straight to the chase. Many parents with voting-age children have seen their family unity unwind at a disturbing...
When Your Marriage Brings Disappointment
Life doesn’t always turn out the way you want it to. Marriage is no different. In this video,...
