Family & Relationships

Words are strange. For some they are all that matters, yet for others they hold no value anymore. Some would say that “someones word is their bond” but is that ever true. Sadly for me, I know that my actions do not always line up with my words. It is an interesting question to ponder though. Jesus says this in Matthew 12:34: “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” How then do we interpret someone  who speaks with best intentions, yet whose actions fail to follow

Wow is it difficult to be patient and allow your kids to make life impacting choices. All we can do is pray, pray, pray for them to make wise choices and not to get ahead of God’s will (1 Thes 5:16-18). This might be best demonstrated via a life story involving one of my sons. He grew up in a fairly conservative community with Christian values and was taught the value of earning a dollar. He did well in high school, was involved in extracurricular activities, AND worked part-

Like it or not, as parents we are the most significant role model in our children’s lives. Your little boy or girl is watching your every move and listening to your every word twenty-four-seven from the time they are about 2 years old. They are simply seeking your love and approval even when they are disobeying you. Our positive and negative behavior around our kids is under constant surveillance. Remember, children learn what they see and experience. I can vividly remember t

If you think raising teenagers and 2 year olds is a challenge just wait until the kids become adults. During the formative years, parents have a responsibility for overseeing their child’s choices and actually have an influence on those choice. Parents even administer some of the consequences for good and bad choices. (Prov 22:6; Eph 6:4) But once the kids are ‘ out on their own’ as adults it can get really tough. You may have raised them up with a solid foundation, but adul

May 1980 – A God focused ceremony followed by a terrific reception…now what? The real journey was just beginning!  I married my college sweetheart and the girl of my dreams. Little did I know how really special that girl was and how her faith in God was going to change me and impact our family. Some people say this type of loving, dedicated, long-term relationship is just a fairy tale. In today’s society of widespread broken marriages and dysfunctional families, it is so hard

Have you been in a job situation where you just don’t feel called anymore and/or are miserable due to unfair management practices and/or have a desire to move closer to family? Hopefully you lifted the situation up to The Lord like David (2 Sam 22:1-3; Ps 3:7) and sought discernment for next steps. I realize this can be a real challenge especially when you have a family to support, but you must be diligent in seeking guidance from the Lord. Check out this story about a young

Have you ever been on a business trip with a group of peers/customers when someone says  “Let’s go to the strip (gentleman’s) club.” or “Let’s see if the new girl/guy in the office wants to party a little bit?”   I have and am sad to say I succumbed to this type of pressure before accepting Jesus as the Lord of my life. Mind you I believed in God, but I wasn’t committed to God’s ways and word. (Gal. 5:16-28). Three things occurred to me the last time I was in a ‘gentleman’s c