Praying For And With Our Sons
I have vivid memories of meal times at my grandparents’ house. They lived about one hour away so going to visit was an event. The house always smelled of warm biscuits, country sausage, and flowers. My grandparents did not come from or have any money. In fact, when they were raised through the Great Depression, they noticed no difference in their lives. But, they were always rich in two things that gave us a sense of calm, comfort and acceptance – family and faith. As I grew
Man Up: Church and the Necessary Man
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 The church is in danger of losing its men. This is not a guess but rather, a fact. Men’s attendance in church has fallen at a greater rate than women’s over the past several decades. And, we aren’t just talking about coming to Sunday worship but also connection throughout the week. There are a number of reasons why this happens but I think two stand out. First, man
The Wooden Cross
I’ll admit it. I’m a bit of a hypocrite. As a parent of three growing, athletic boys, I watch a lot of youth sports up close and personal. Whether it’s on the baseball diamond, basketball gym, or football field, there is always a big following of parents, grandparents and friends. Most of the times, the parents are great – supportive, friendly, and cheering for everyone. As a camp director who focuses on gratitude, attitude and courage, this is as it should be. It's a game -