Life just went from 0 to 100 mph in many households as school has started back and fall sports are about to kick up. In the midst of the busyness of a typical American life, how can you build intimacy your family? How can you make sure the deep connection many of you enjoyed growing up with your family is passed down to the next generation? Are are three places to start: 1. Create margin. Intimacy isn’t built when you shuttle kids... Read more
Mondays get a bad rap. It comes too early. You learn to hate your alarm clock all over again. You’re still trying to sleep off the weekend. You’re five torturous days away from another weekend. You’ve got to catch up on all the stuff you put off last Friday. For some of you, Monday is a horrible reminder of all of the problems that you spent an entire weekend trying to forget. Mondays get a bad rap, and here’s why: there... Read more
Here is the third sermon in our series Climate Control: https://vimeo.com/136821117 Read more
Rick Hoyt was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of oxygen deprivation to Rick’s brain at the time of his birth, Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Dick and Judy were advised to institutionalize Rick because there was no chance of him recovering, and little hope for Rick to live a “normal” life. This type of cerebral palsy meant that Rick couldn’t use his arms and legs in normal ways, only... Read more
Apparently a lot of people are interested in what can wreck a marriage. Yesterday’s post had almost 1000 views in less than 24 hours. Because I’m all about hope, I want to give you seven tangible steps you can take to start divorce-proofing your marriage. These are things I’ve shared with three couples I’ve done marriage counseling with this week. If you’ve hit a few bumps along the way, here are some things you need to start doing: 1. Ask... Read more
No one intentionally sets out to wreck a marriage. Everyone wants your marriage to work, at least at first. That’s why weddings are beautiful and divorce proceedings aren’t. When counseling couples about to get married, I share with them four things that can wreck their marriage if they’re not careful. 1. Family of Origin – How you saw your parents interact is going to be the default mode for how you treat your spouse. If your home was broken or dysfunctional, then... Read more
Here is the second sermon in our new series Climate Control. https://vimeo.com/135968949 Read more
Last week I received a message from a former student with a great question about college. Here’s what she asked: Hey! I’m now 18 and about to head off to college and I was wondering if you could give me any advice. I have looked up to you from the time I was in 6th grade and I’m very nervous about college in general. Thank you! Have a nice day! Here’s what I wrote her. This advice I would give to... Read more
From an atheist on the verge of an abortion to a passionate follower of Jesus, this is Kristin’s story. If you need a reminder that God is still transforming lives, watch this video from the good folks at NorthRidge Church. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lbNn5XK0-Y Read more
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2. Don’t merely reflect the values of this world; change them. Be a change agent. Be different on purpose. Here are three ways you can live this out in your home: 1. Bring God into the home. Don’t just go to church together. Don’t just mention God at meal times. Create conversations throughout the day that center around God. I know it should be... Read more
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