"One of the challenges in needing to navigate a tension is that we are prone to land on one side or the other. We polarize well but don't always walk in tension and nuance well."
Technology & Social Media…a series
The Great Paradox of Sheltering Our Kids
"When we protect our kids from too much we prepare them too little for what they'll face out in the world on their own..."
How Should a Christian Date? book review
"It's not as complicated as you think." That is the subtitle to this book by Eric Demeter. And yet, it doesn't feel that simple, does it? Dating is complex. It is filled with feelings, uncertainties, fears, awkwardnesses. And though Eric says it isn't as complicated as you think, he steps into all of those complications. He steps into them with clarity and conviction.
A prayer as you get ready to share God’s Word today…
"...Not our will, but yours be done, oh Lord, our God. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen."
One thing that is hard in person and toxic online
Conversations are invitations to go beyond the echo chamber and step into a deeper sort of life that Jesus Himself exemplified for us.
Family culture and its long-term impact on our kids
We are fairly new to parenting. We have a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old as of January 30! The longer I parent, the more I think about my own upbringing, what my parents did, and how it shaped me. We had certain habits and rituals, some specific to the time of year, some just specific to... Continue Reading →
Two ways to handle the overwhelming amount of information coming at us every day…
As cautious consumers, we are continually reflecting on the content presented to us, asking questions of it and running it through a filter of “does this help or hinder the deepening of my faith in God and obedience to His Word?”
It’s like trying to hit 10 baseballs at the same time with one bat
What can we do about the overexposure of our teens? This podcast gives these helpful pointers of what we can do: We can understand our world instead of running from it; spend time with our kids and help them maneuver through these issues; shift our parenting to reach our teen's heart... click on the link to read more
One key to making last change in your life
"In the land of the quick fix it may seem radical, but to learn anything significant, to make any lasting change in yourself, you must be willing to spend most of your time on the plateau, to keep practicing even when it seems you are getting nowhere."
The connection between physical and spiritual health and three ways to stick with your goals this year
Here are three things I need to do in order to stay spiritually and physically healthy. I think these could be helpful in your life as well, both physically and spiritually
Youth Pastor Ben 