Attending a Christian school as a kid I never really felt comfortable praying. We prayed throughout the day but I never felt like I knew how to do it "right." It seemed like everyone else "got it" but I was the only one going through … Continue reading How to Talk to God

I've always had a tough time reading. For as long as I can remember the words on just about every page I've ever looked at have been jumbled. It wasn't till the fourth grade, when my state testing scores in reading were so low that … Continue reading A Healthy Way to Approach Your Problems

When I was in elementary school I thought it would be cool to join the band. So I signed up to learn the trumpet. I thought I could get away with practicing the night before my lesson and my music teacher wouldn't notice the difference (like a … Continue reading The #1 Tip to Discipling Your Kids

Remember the freedom you felt when you got your driver's license for the first time? Or when you moved out of your parent's house and got a place of your own? Remember how great it felt to do what you wanted, when you wanted, and … Continue reading Freed to Be Free

http://youtu.be/hIlki40vMus What is it that makes one child develop a faith that lasts a lifetime while it seems like with another child what we're saying is going in one ear and out the other? In this short video we'll talk about one simple way you … Continue reading How to Help Kids Have a Lasting Faith

A few weeks ago my team and I attended the Tru Gathering at Rock Harbor Church down in Costa Mesa. One of the breakouts I attended was by Doug Fields entitled Tending to The Private Life of a Public Leader. I loved what Doug shared … Continue reading Tending to The Private Life of a Public Leader

I've never been a very forgiving person. I love it when people forgive me when I hurt them, mess up, and drop the ball. But I have a hard time when people mess up, hurt, and drop the ball with me. I went through a … Continue reading 1 Practice That Will Make You a More Forgiving Person

Recently I've been thinking about the story of Mary & Martha in Luke 10:38-42. There's a great principle here we know but sometimes forget in ministry. And it's this: Don't put your work for God before your walk with God. Have you ever been guilty … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip That’ll Make Any Pastor Better

Last week Disney announced the first same-sex couple on one of their shows, Good Luck Charlie. While this is big news and some people are shocked I don't think a lot of people are surprised about this decision. This is something I think has been … Continue reading How to Help Your Kids Approach Culture Biblically

http://vimeo.com/6072390 Came across this from Igniter Video about the kind of impact you can have in a child's life. Kids have many influences in their lives that often steer them off course from Christ. Many of their responses in life’s situations will feel natural to them … Continue reading Why Every Child Needs a Caring Adult Speaking Into Their Life