So many times in school, we are asked to improve the wording and quality of our papers and essays. They tell us to use a thesaurus and use ‘bigger’ words. After the final product is completed, the ess...  Read More

I tell my wife this…But when I was growing up, I thought that I was much greater at things than I actually was or am. I had natural talent as an athlete, but I didn’t put in much more work because I f...  Read More

I know a lot of people that are much smarter than I am. Sometimes, they have a hard time getting passed something that is so incredibly simple. Sometimes, it is something so simple that it is just blo...  Read More

Christians aren’t perfect. Even though we know about God’s love and grace, we are still human sinners that struggle with grace sometimes. I have seen countless times that a church splits because of is...  Read More

Sometimes, it is difficult to be different. God calls us as Christians to not be a part of this world and indulge in fleshly desires. We live in a fallen world and are to be an example of Christ to th...  Read More

Have you ever been struggling with something, and God brought someone into your life that encourages you in the area of need, or someone reached out to you and said they are praying for you?God is The...  Read More

Today’s world is a constant spiritual battle for Christians. The reason is Christ. It is getting harder and harder because of the content on TV, on the internet, in schools, and even at work. We must ...  Read More

My kids are great…great at being a real handful at times. One of my biggest struggles is to ensure my children learn to trust God and develop a personal relationship with Him. Yes, going to Sunday Sch...  Read More

My wife and I are coming up on our 16-year anniversary. We both are not experts on marriage, but our marriage seems to work for us. My wife is my best friend whom I share everything with and confide i...  Read More

My children sometimes have a difficult time putting others first. Additionally, they don’t make the smartest decisions in their everyday lives. However, this is wisdom that they may not know yet. My w...  Read More

I often find myself engaging in conversation and joking around with those around me, but there are times when the jokes or words said aren’t the most uplifting. Usually, the Holy Spirit convicts me an...  Read More

Growing up, I wanted to be just like my Dad. I saw him as an incredible person who could do no wrong. When I was little and walking behind him, I would try my best to step into each of his footprints,...  Read More

Oftentimes, I hear my children say things to each other that are hurtful and not very kind. My wife and I try to help teach them ways to control their tongues and only use kind words toward each other...  Read More

Growing up, my brothers and I would go backpacking with my dad. We would do a several-night trip and make a 40-50 mile loop, hiking from lake to lake. This was usually in the summer when the weather w...  Read More

As a parent, it is a joy to see my kids grow and develop with their own personalities and talents. They are unique and differ between each other, but they are unified as a family. As a parent and lead...  Read More

My children seem to have continued conflicts because of differences of opinons. They make the active choice to confront each other and point out these differences. This results in one, both, or all th...  Read More

I pray for my children all the time. I pray that they may develop a personal relationship with Christ. I pray I have the strength and wisdom to witness Christ to my kids. But I pray that I can be humb...  Read More

My youngest will still have intermittent fears of being in the dark. There is so much uncertainty within the dark areas of the room. She lacks boldness and confidence in the ability to be in a dark ro...  Read More

My kids like playing the game ‘Clue.’ There is a desire to figure out the unknown and make it known to those around them. It can be slightly anxiety-producing in my house while playing some of these b...  Read More

When growing up, I would ‘help’ my dad install cabinets in houses. My dad was, and still is, a carpenter. Some of the installations would be in houses where the clients would just remodel a kitchen or...  Read More

God created Adam and Eve in His image, saying they should be fruitful and multiply. God was pleased with His work and said everything was good in His eyes. But we are human. We have fallen short of th...  Read More

When parents hear that their kids have done something great, doesn't that fill them with incredible joy? I am especially proud of my kids when they make good decisions and are loving to others. But, w...  Read More

When growing up, there were many things that I took for granted and did not realize that I had. However, it was because I was a child of my parents and a part of the family that I benefited from their...  Read More

Looking back at my family growing up, it was a struggle for my parents. Making ends meet to provide for our large family was difficult. But God always provided and blessed my family in numerous ways. ...  Read More