“Why did God make the world?” “Why is there so much pain?” “Can God fix what’s broken?” If you're a parent, you’ve likely heard questions like these—or maybe asked them yourself. And if you’ve ever stumbled in trying to answer, you’re not alone. But the truth is: the answers our children need begin… in the…
The world can be a dark and dangerous place. You don’t hear that from parents very often, especially godly ones. We tend to reach for softer phrases. We want to protect our kids. Wrap the world in padding. But truth has a way of pressing through. As a father of three (barreling toward an empty…
It may sound obvious, but your personal style should look and feel like you. While you may appreciate how others decorate their homes and marvel at how all their elements have come together, remember that your style will have its own essence. And your goal is to create a space that not only makes you…
There’s a quiet crisis behind the noise of modern life. We’re the most connected, resourced, and educated generation in history—yet we’re chronically restless. Even in the church, we chase worth through productivity, meaning through experiences, and identity through constant reinvention. But what if the problem isn’t our status? What if it’s our story? We’re living…
Are you a grandparent who wants to make a lasting spiritual impact on your grandkids? Use these quick, daily prayers to boost their faith and remind them of God's steadfast love as they devote their lives to following Him. "Yes" to God Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm…
In the book of Revelation, Jesus went so far as to wrap up the entirety of the Bible by reinstating His promise to return not just once, nor twice even, but three times. “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work” (Rev- elation…
For years I’ve made a practice of having the ability to feed my family and friends for many months if the need arises. I’m not suggesting that you must do the same, but I will say that a bit of advance preparation can make such a difference in how you face an emergency. The peace…
When it comes to getting our children’s attention, the Bible has a lot of competition these days. You’ll remember that in Jesus’ well-known parable of the sower, some of the seed “fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants” (Matthew 13:7). The weeds overwhelmed and suffocated the good seed. Likewise, our children are…
A few thousand years ago, when the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River on dry ground and entered the promised land to make it their home, the Lord issued a curious command. He said to Joshua, “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, and tell them to take up twelve stones…
