Blogs
A Letter to My Son on Your Graduation
My firstborn graduated high school last week, causing me to reflect on what I've taught him over the years.
Teens Exposed to More Junk Food Ads Eat More Junk Food
The largest study of its kind found teens who were exposed to more junk food advertising consumed more unhealthy foods every week.
7 Reasons to Homeschool
I believe, to the core of my being, that every parent who can (and not all can) should homeschool their children. There. I’ve said it. And I stand by it. And I'll give...
Show Dogs Studio Says it Will Remove Controversial Scenes
Global Road Entertainment, the movie studio behind the new film Show Dogs, says it is editing out two controversial scenes and will release the new version in theaters...
How to Respond When You Are Insulted in Public
The classy thing for you to do when someone tries to embarrass you (or set you straight or bring you down) in public is to sit quietly and show no response.
Teen Night Owls More Prone to Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Adolescents who are naturally inclined to stay up late at night are more likely to suffer from insomnia as well as behavioral and emotional problems than their peers w...
Parents More Lenient If PG-13 Movie Violence is 'Justified'
Parents are more likely to let their kids see violent PG-13 movies if they feel the mayhem is "justified," a new study suggests.
Moving From Fear to Faith
Faith starts when we reach the end of ourselves & realize we're incapable of going it alone. When we're tired of creating messes and living enslaved to fear.
Many Teens Switch from Hi-Cal Sodas to Hi-Cal Sports Drinks
While soda's popularity declines, the number of U.S. high school students who drank sports drinks at least once per week actually rose slightly in 2015, a new study re...
Pentecost and the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Few doctrines of the Church are as misunderstood as that of the Holy Spirit.
The (Real) Challenge Facing Seminaries
A recent article detailed the declining interest among those called to ministry in the three-year Master of Divinity degree, long considered the quintessential degree ...
What's Hot? 05/18/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
The Ultimate Appraisal
We have been readying our house for an appraisal, but I want the Master Appraisal to give me the value of my life.
Big Rise Seen in U.S. Kids, Teens Attempting Suicide
In a troubling sign that anxiety and depression are taking hold of America's youth, new research shows a doubling since 2008 in the number of kids and teens who've bee...
How to Be Sure Your Church Won't Grow
There are five simple ways to make sure that your church will not reach its full redemptive potential. Follow one or more, and you can just about guarantee your church...
New Podcast: "Don't Play Favorites!"
If we play favorites, we deny the gospel we say we believe.
Hello from Shawnee!
We just uploaded our first Facebook Live video from Shawnee, Kansas.
Too Many Extracurricular Activities for Kids May Do More Harm Than Good
A new study suggests that parents should be mindful of how much time their children are spending in extracurricular activities, such as music lessons and sports clubs.
