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Another Child, Another Set of Mentors

This June marked the 13th birthday of my daughter Petra. And, with her birthday came the year long task of finding godly women for her to meet with. From my perspective, it’s amazing to think that seven years have passed so quickly since I began this program for my children. Since these, we’ve been able to share the story with many other families whether in church settings or national conferences. When I was thinking of Petra’s … Read entire article »
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Promo Video

We made a Promo Video for one of our friends, Rhea Perry, to show at her Entrepreneurs Conference. Follow the link below to our sister site to watch the video. Click this link to go to the video. … Read entire article »
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When Saying “No” Is Not Enough
No. It’s one of the most powerful words in the English language. Within that word lies the answer to overcome temptation. It is the word which can prevent broken hearts and lives. It is the word of resolve uttered by statesmen when tyranny demands acquiescence to threats. It also happens to be one of the most frustrating words when you encounter it personally. Ever had your hopes and dreams built up, only to be told, “No”? Have you invested in a relationship deeply only to be told, “No”? From childhood onward, our lives are filled with a seemingly endless flood of the word “no.” What does that have to do with parenting? A simplistic response would be to say that this is an article about learning to tell your child, “No” and … Read entire article »
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David and Dad Appear on Focus on the Family

This afternoon, David and I had the opportunity to appear on Your Family Live, a production of Focus on the Family. We were part of a special Father’s Day Weekend program. The first half of the program highlighted issues related to pain people deal with in father-child relationships. Near the end of the program, the host Yvette Maher interviewed us briefly as an example of a Dad who is trying to do things the right … Read entire article »
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Dad’s Reflections on 52 Godly Men

A full year came and went, just like that. When I started the 52 Godly Men project with my son, all I could see was a big long list of names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and calendar slots. Without doubt, it was a lot of work getting a full year scheduled for David. Now that it’s over, I’ve had some time to think and reflect on what this year meant for all … Read entire article »
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What Other Families Do For Fun
Yesterday we were invited for a dinner appointment and then asked to attend a church service at a local fellowship here in town. The special Saturday night service featured the Wissmann Family from Nebraska. Having never seen nor heard them, our family was delighted to sit and listen to close to two hours of gospel music — bluegrass style — played by many of the members of this homeschooled family of 13 children. (Wow! right?) Each family member with them was involved at some point in the evening, all the way down to the youngest daughter who belted out “God Bless America.” It was neat to see another family using their talents to glorify God, have fun and bless others at the same time. The world needs more good examples, right? We … Read entire article »
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