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Life Together in the Home

I didn’t know what life would bring all these years later. I could not have conceived of the joys or the struggles, the opportunities or the suffering. I was just a boy. Full of hope. Full of dreams. Curious about … Continue reading

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Finding a Balance in Protecting Kids

I took a short swim in the pool yesterday evening and then decided to read a book for awhile in one of the poolside chairs. A young family was swimming in the pool. There was dad and mom, an older … Continue reading

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Family Landmines

I read and hear often about the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosions in Iraq. They are horrific devices which wage an ongoing war of terror in the cities and towns in that nation. Seasoned military experts detect many of them, … Continue reading

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HELP for Parents in Coaching Their Kids in the Game of Life

This morning Pastor Phil Newell and I conversed on the platform in the adult worship service. He provided key points regarding coaching kids and I added my color commentary. He began by unpacking, in simple terms, the backdrop of Deuteronomy … Continue reading

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Quiet Time Ideas for Families with Young Children

These are some simple suggestions for parents of young children to use as they wake their children in the morning, or even as quiet times during the day throughout the week. I wrote these for families in my own church. … Continue reading

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"What Would You Do?" Children’s Bible Study Series

I am in the process of writing a new children’s church Bible study series for the kids in my church. It is called, “What Would You Do?” We are working chronologically through the biblical text using key stories–some well known, … Continue reading

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