A friend of mine had an “oops”[i] baby—the kind that shows up eight to ten years after the youngest one. His oldest daughter was just graduating from high school, and she took the pregnancy personally: “You’re just trying to replace me!” Sweetheart, they really weren’t. Trust

"Sin is a problem and needs to be addressed, but in our focus on sin, we often forget that discouragement is another favorite tool of the enemy. The Gospel dismantles both." Gary Thomas from "If I Had to Do Parenting Again: The Mind-Building Power of the Gospel." Continue

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Had a wonderful tea time yesterday with two precious servants of the Lord from Egypt. They brought me five of my books that their ministry has translated into Arabic. Talking with Remon and Lina filled my heart with joy, seeing how God is saving hearts and marriages across the

As couples prepare to get married, they’re often focused on finding a venue, picking out a dress and tux, getting flowers and a band, but more important than all of this is preparing their hearts spiritually for the relationship that will follow. That’s why I’ve written

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Happy first Father’s Day in heaven Dad! I can’t call you tomorrow but I’d ask how you’re doing and you’d reply, “Oh, just pretty good.” And you’d end the call with “Love you!” I know you’re doing GREAT now, but we really miss you.

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