There are several men from history that have profoundly impacted the way that I think about pastoral ministry. One of the examples of this is found in a Puritan pastor named Richard Baxter. Richard Baxter believed that the responsibility of a past...

The Singing Family  My wife, Emily, has quite the extended family. Her grandparents, Woody and Dinah Widmer built a house out in the Spokane valley where the “new” interstate 90 was being constructed in the early 50’s. Their h...

Over the last few weeks we have been considering the question of how Christian parents ought to approach the education of their children. This week I would like to talk about the Bible’s emphasis on the spiritual education that should take place...

In my last article on the topic of education I made the argument that education itself can sometimes be elevated in our hearts to a place of importance that it should not hold. It can even become more important and defining for us than the truth...

If you have picked up a book on youth ministry or parenting in the last decade—and there are no small number of them—there is a good chance that you have been challenged with the idea that children raised in...

Parenting in the 21st century is very different with all the modern technology that our children can use to access all the information and content in the world, as well as interact with friends and strangers. There are many dangers, but potential ...

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All day long, bedtime promises parents rest and peace. But as soon as the lights are off, bedtime is exposed for the conman he is.Within minutes, we hear wailing from the bedroom. No, our children are not actually writhing in pain. Instea...

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Before our children have regenerate hearts, from babyhood, we as parents have the privilege, the joy, the challenge of teaching them how to honor the Lord in all their words, thoughts and conduct. We teach them the disciplines, habits, and manners...

Susan Webley shares with us her personal lessons born from pain and trials, but leading to a joyful realization of Christ’s loving plan for her family.“Lord, please not again!!!” I remember saying those words out loud alm...

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