Kevin East

• Dating for Dummies: How to talk to your spouse on a date Bad dates with your spouse are almost as bad as not going on dates at all. Men, we often have the best of intentions when we go out to dinner with our wives. We might even follow up dinner with coffee. Chances are, though, that the conversation never goes deeper than a pithy overview of the week's activities. Kevin East May 31, 2012 comments
• What to do when your soul is weary All of us know what being tired is like. Kids, work, school, church, and other activities can completely drain us. Tired is one thing. Being weary is different. It's much, much worse. Kevin East May 29, 2012 comments
• How to Inspire and Train Your Staff Communicating vision and mission to your staff or volunteers is a monumental task. The opportunity for people to hear, understand and then respond is huge. How you begin the training sets the stage for the entirety of it. Don't think too small. Kevin East May 24, 2012 comments
• The Key to Praying Effectively When I pray with my kids, I can tell their minds are somewhere else. They might have their eyes closed, but talking to God is the very last thing on their minds. I guess for us adults, some things never change. Kevin East Dec 01, 2015 comments
• What Can You Do This Summer to Prepare Your Kids for School? My oldest son starts school this next fall. Sad thing is, I don't think he is ready. If academics is all we are concerned about, then he would be fine; he is reading and doing math far beyond his years. Kevin East May 17, 2012 comments
• Community: Why Are We So Afraid of it? Most people are incredibly lonely. Sure, we smile on the outside. Most likely, we keep ourselves busy so we aren't able to process the pain associated with not being associated - with anyone. We might be married, but living as if we weren't. Many people live life this way, hoping that someday they might eventually be noticed. Kevin East May 15, 2012 comments
• Beat Our Story This is an invitation. No, it's a challenge. It is a challenge for all you young guys that follow my blog that are looking at some point in the future to get engaged. I am throwing down the gauntlet. When that day comes when you are to get engaged, I want you to beat my story. Kevin East May 10, 2012 comments
• Can Your Child Go to Camp Alone? Summer camp can be a great experience for kids of all ages. Having been a part of camp ministry for almost 20 years, I know that when the weather turns warm, people start thinking about sending their kids to camp. At the very same time, it is when many parents get cold feet, unsure if their child is ready for an experience like summer camp. Kevin East May 08, 2012 comments
• Finish well. Start now. Leading people is tiring. If you've ever been in a position of influence, I'm sure you'd agree. At times, it is stressful, lonely, and people are exposed to your flaws continuously. It's kind of like the old African proverb says: "It is the monkey that climbs the tree the highest, where everyone sees his rear." So true. Kevin East May 03, 2012 comments
• Should Feelings Direct Our Decisions? We've all been there, standing at a crossroads of a decision, unsure of which way we ought to take. For those of us who desire to honor God with our lives, we can become stalled out as we seek to hear God for clear direction. What should we do in such a situation? Kevin East May 01, 2012 comments
• Why Be Afraid of the Desert? A Lesson from Israel I've never experienced something as dry and lifeless as the desert. Maybe it's because we aren't used to being in such a place that when scripture continually refers to the desert, we only know to picture sand dunes. Here, it was much different. Kevin East Apr 26, 2012 comments
• What does spiritual leadership look like in marriage? Many Christian men want to lead their wives spiritually, but they have no idea what that means. Many Christian women want to be led spiritually by their husbands, but they're not really sure what it looks like to follow. Often times, what can result is a chaotic mess of unmet expectations. Kevin East Apr 24, 2012 comments