One of the most common questions I get from parents is “when is my kid old enough to have a cellphone?” or some other digital device. Closely associated with it is, “when is he or she old enough to …
Resilient Kids
If you read this blog much, you’ll see that one of my big recurring themes (or, as my wife says, one of my “soapboxes”) is building resilient kids that become strong adults. In this culture, where …
The Worst Marriage Counselor
I am the worst marriage counselor ever. I have thought for the longest time that, if your marriage was on the skids, and you needed someone to push it over the edge, I mean, really drive that nail …
Begin With the End in Mind
I’m preparing to take comprehensive exams for my PhD work on Saturday, and my mind is crammed with what most would consider utterly useless information about leadership. As we begin the school year …
Commencement Charge 2016
Last Saturday, GCS graduated and sent out 57 seniors to impact the world for Christ. The following is my graduation charge: It’s my privilege to be the last voice you hear as you leave Grace, to …
Deconstructing a Mess
You know the old story about boiling a frog? About how the best way to boil the frog is not to throw him in the boiling water, but to put him in the water when it’s still cold, and to turn the heat up …