Families are faced with decisions every day. From eating to dress, from screen-time habits to holiday traditions, every choice and guideline affects the operation and experience of a family. As a follower of...
Self-Control: Evidence and Protection
Ancient Greek philosophers considered self-control (i.e., temperance) to be a cardinal virtue. If you were a person that possessed self-control, then you were disciplined, focused, restrained, and intentional. We...
Just a Little More….?
Are you struggling today to be happy and content? What more do you think you need to accomplish this? “Just a little more good,” says the unhappy one; “just a little more gratitude,” says the happy one. The only...
The Father I Had and Desire to Be
Most people called him, “Pastor.” I got to call him, “Dad.” And the older I get, the more I realize what a privilege that is. It is hard to overstate the impact of a father in a child’s life. David Popenoe wrote...
A Match Made in Heaven
A Mother for a Child, A Child for a Mother “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me (knitted me together) in my mother’s womb.”(Psalm 139:13) Maybe today has not been your banner day; maybe you find...
The Spiritually Intentional Parent
Parenting is tough. It is physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually demanding. From diapers to dating, from choosing cribs to choosing colleges, the marathon journey that is parenthood is all at once...
Pressure
No matter our profession or stage of life, pressures seem to be constantly bearing down on us. Bill Lake, a missionary statesman, church leader, dear friend, and mentor, provides wise counsel and Biblical truth to...
The Hope of Relational Influence
Successfully managing the different relationships in our lives can be challenging, especially when conflict is present. Tim Bryant, our mentor, our co-worker, our dear friend, and a Selah International Board...