Family worship is hard. It is one of those disciplines that most men want but fail to practice consistently. We know it’s good for our families, but never seem to …
You Should Call Your Dad
The last time I spoke with my dad was June 17, 1996. It was Father’s Day. I rarely phoned him—our conversations were mostly awkward and terse, often edgy. He was, …
I’ve Become a Parent to my Parents…Now What?
“Dad, there is no conference call and no supplier. It must have been a dream.”
Creating Memorable Moments as a Family
We were sitting on the lip of a waterfall in a remote area due to a wrong turn. This wrong turn, along with the incoming ocean tide, forced us to …
Forgiveness with Bill Farrel
The tension in relationships seems to be at a breaking point. We are living in a significant cultural moment where people are once again confronting racism while also dealing with …
3 Important Gifts A Mom Can Give Her Son
My wife and I were recently reflecting on how different boys and girls are. She talked about how much of a challenge it was to get used to boys wrestling …
Honoring the Women in Our Lives
It’s May. That means Mother’s Day is coming… like…really soon, guys! Which raises the question: How do I survive Mother’s Day? Kirk and Jeff discuss what this might look like, …
The Influence of a Grandparent
Rick Johnson shares why grandparents are such an important and integral part of their grandkids’ lives, and some practical ways that a grandfather can invest in his children’s children. Rick …
Practical Wisdom for the Sandwich Generation
According to the PEW Research Center, nearly half of adults in their 40’s and 50’s have a parent over the age of 65 and are simultaneously either raising a young …
No Easy Answers
When faith is called into question, how do we answer? My 18-year-old daughter has started dating a guy who is Hindu. She says he accepts her faith so why can’t …