Several times in this blog I’ve addressed the difficulties of raising distinctively-Christian kids in a post-Christian culture, or, using a shorthand term (to the biblically literate) “raising Daniels …
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A Call to Unity
If you’re like me, one of the things that create turmoil in your heart is the tumult that exists in this fallen world in which we live. Division over race, over politics, over religion, over …
Servant of the Lord
Our society spends millions of dollars every year on leadership. Leadership books, leadership seminars, leadership courses in colleges and universities. Leadership gurus make millions every year …
Digital Dilemmas
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 …
Lessons Learned from a College Kid
Our freshman came home from college for the summer. For those of you who have never experienced this, I’ve got to tell you, it’s weird. It’s not like you get back your kid; you get back this …
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 …
Don’t Forget to Say “Thank You”
When I was little, and someone would do something nice for me or give me something, my mother would remind me, “don’t forget to say ‘thank you.’” Good moms always do. Even though my mom isn’t around …
Practicing Your Serve
I heard a sermon by Tim Keller the other day that has stuck with me. He was talking about personal growth. He said that material growth is easy: if one has a pile of bricks, and one wants to make that …