I went to see Fences to hear some good dialogue, but left with a stronger conviction to lead a Christ-honoring life in my marriage and in the body of Christ. This is one play adaptation that will have an impact on me for years to come.
Parenting in the Moment
We do not find our parenting to be significantly breaking stereotypes, as stereotypes in parenting are being broken all over these days by stay at home dads, two working parent families, single parent families, and so on. We are simply doing our best in all the roles to which we are called.
Our Stereotypical American Family
While one might get lost in an endless debate regarding gender roles, one observation that we find productive as we think about our individual and joint callings in service to God’s kingdom is this: God has blessed us in different ways, so shouldn’t we play to the strengths God has given us?
A Message for New Dads (and Dads-to-be)
Some words of encouragement and advice for first-time dads.
Love Each Other Deeply
I believe that the greatest thing I can do for my family is to consistently respond to the invitations of Christ.
Fatherhood
Shortly after my daughter was born, I pulled out my phone, scrolled to Pandora, and the first song that came on was “Beautiful Things” by Gungor. You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of us. The words made some sense before, but after being up all …