http://youtu.be/nfUD0WhE264 Hilarious video on how our phones are keeping us from living well. Ties in great with my last post on 1 Questions That Will Make You a Better Parent. Could also be a great opener in your next parent meeting.
1 Question That Will Make You a Better Parent
Have you ever felt like you could be a better parent but you weren't really sure where to start? As a dad who spends a lot of time thinking I feel this way sometimes. Most of the time I'm not sure what to do with this feeling. But a few weeks ago I came across … Continue reading 1 Question That Will Make You a Better Parent
Having a Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World
A few weeks ago our church hosted an apologetics conference put on by my alma mater, Biola University. It's a series of lectures entitled, "Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World." We had lots of great speakers here presenting. Here are a few of the highlights: What you believe will determine how you behave and, ultimately, who … Continue reading Having a Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World
What The Sign Language Interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s Funeral Was Really Saying
http://youtu.be/X-DxGoIVUWo Many prominent leaders from around the world went to Nelson Mandela's memorial service in South Africa and, as is often the case at big events like this, they had a sign language interpreter there to translate for the hearing impaired. The only problem was that the movements the translator was making with his hands … Continue reading What The Sign Language Interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s Funeral Was Really Saying
Why Points Won’t Make Your Point
As a husband and pastor I've read lots of books, articles, and listened to talks on how to be a great husband and dad. Some of them were good. Most were forgettable. But very few have stuck with me over the years. Except one. I couldn't tell you where I was and when I heard … Continue reading Why Points Won’t Make Your Point
Why Forgiveness Feels Better Than Holding a Grudge
A few years ago I had a couple come in for counseling. They were an older couple, much further down the marriage path than my wife and I. As a young pastor it's always intimidating to give advice to someone who is that much older than me. The husband started talking about all the ways … Continue reading Why Forgiveness Feels Better Than Holding a Grudge