Kids are tired of their parents being so tired. We’ve all heard, “It’s about quality time, not quantity time.” But there are two problems with that. First, you can’t schedule or manufacture “quality time.” You’ve got to put in the reps of quantity time to get there. Second, even if you spend a lot of … Continue reading What Kids Really Need From Their Parents
What Most People Get Wrong About Correcting Someone
Its hard to have a conversation with someone when something is wrong if you never talk about what they're doing right. Most parents and leaders only reach out to their kids and teams when they need something or when they've done something wrong. Interactions like this are like making withdrawals from an account you never … Continue reading What Most People Get Wrong About Correcting Someone
When Your Faith Is Tested, Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Courtesy of Victor Freitas via Unsplash.com Ten years ago, I went through one of the worst seasons of my life. I had been unexpectedly laid off, and it took me seven months before I was able to find another job. And those seven months might as well have been seven years. I remember there were … Continue reading When Your Faith Is Tested, Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Running From Sin
When we’re trying to break free from sin, we often focus on what we’re leaving behind and forget what we’re moving toward. If we don't have our eyes on a Jesus and the hope we have in Him, we’ll run back to the very sin we’re trying to escape. So when you’re tempted to turn … Continue reading Running From Sin
What Faithfulness Really Means
Faithfulness isn't about perfection-it's about direction. What you do when you're convicted of sin says just as much about your faith as when you stand firm in your convictions. Don't let your missteps keep you from taking the next step God is calling you to take in Jesus.
What I Ask God in Difficult Times
One of the hardest—and best—lessons I’ve learned about trials is this: Instead of asking, “God, get me out of this!”pray, “Lord, what do You want me to get out of this?” There’s nothing wrong with asking God to help you out of hardships. That’s normal. And not every hardship is God trying to “teach you … Continue reading What I Ask God in Difficult Times
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