One reason why George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, etc etc hits home with me…

The killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are nothing new for black people in America, especially for my family, as we’ve experienced heartbreaking loss like this. The only thing that is new is the murders are being recorded now.

Life After My Heart Attack…The Road to Recovery

[callout]This is part 3 of 3 blog posts that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). If you missed them, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2.[/callout] As I've said time and time again, I am so grateful. However, I did...

I Thought, “I Could Be Dying…”

[callout]This post is the second of three that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3.[/callout] I knew something was seriously wrong and I began to believe it was...
Are you passing the right values to your children?

Are you passing the right values to your children?

[guestpost]This is guest post from Dr. Lon Flippo. Lon is a professor of Children's and Family Ministries at North Central University. He and his wife, Chris, have been married for over 30 years and have two children and two grandchildren. You can connect with Lon on...

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2 Simple Ways to Save Your Marriage from Drifting Apart

2 Simple Ways to Save Your Marriage from Drifting Apart

[guestpost]This is a guest post from Kimunya Mugo. Kimunya helps to inspire, motivate and equip individuals, businesses and organizations to explore their true Identity, unleash the Leader in them and build a transformational Legacy. He and his wife Harriette, the...

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5 Things Dads Must Do With Their Kids…Every Single Day

5 Things Dads Must Do With Their Kids…Every Single Day

[guestpost]This is a guest post by Andrew Linder. Andrew is a husband, the father of four awesome kids, and a children's pastor at a thriving church. Andrew is passionate about intentional parenting and helping other parents and leaders effectively reach the next...

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Is a Device Addiction Destroying Your Family?

Is a Device Addiction Destroying Your Family?

[guestpost]This is a guest post from Justin Ricklefs. Justin is a blogger at JustinRicklefs.com where he blogs about reclaiming the things that matter most in business, wellness and home. Husband to Brooke. Daddy to four girls & one boy. He's a sales executive,...

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5 Things I Hope My Sons Think of Me When They’re Grown

5 Things I Hope My Sons Think of Me When They’re Grown

This month we celebrated the birthdays of both of my sons. The oldest turned nine, and then a couple weeks later the youngest turned five. If you’ve experienced anything with raising boys you know they are at that sweet spot. That sweet spot where life is amazing. The...

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A Prayer for My Sons, A Prayer for Me

A Prayer for My Sons, A Prayer for Me

[guestpost]This is a guest post by Thom S. Rainer. Thom is the author of the bestselling books, I Am a Church Member and Autopsy of a Deceased Church. His daily blog is ThomRainer.com. If you want to guest post on my blog, check out my guest post guidelines and submit...

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The Greatest Way to Love Your Wife

The Greatest Way to Love Your Wife

I say "I love you" to my wife every single day, without fail. But I'm not sure my words always line up with my actions. If I'm completely honest with myself, I have to admit I have a ways to go when it comes to loving my wife the way she should be loved. [youtube...

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How Your Family Can Survive Without Cable TV

How Your Family Can Survive Without Cable TV

Several years ago we made the decision to cut the cable in our house. It's probably been at least 7 years since we last had cable TV, and I'm happy we made the decision. When we first made our decision people looked at us funny when we said the words "we don't have...

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