In the fall, Southern Seminary will be re-launching their Journal of Family Ministry. The focus of their first issue will be on models of family ministry, and I wanted to share some of the articles I have contributed on what we can learn from each other. Below is part 1 of a series entitled, “The… [Read more…]
August 31, 2009
Have a teenager with an iPhone or iPod touch? Independent software developer Mobicip.com has released a very helpful app that helps parents restrict access to things like explicit iTunes songs, YouTube videos, Safari web browsing, and more (all password protected). Follow this link for step-by-step instructions. (Hint: might not be a bad idea for your… [Read more…]
August 29, 2009
I just finished reading Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp. Tripp’s analysis of the teenage years is both theologically precise and practically helpful. One of my favorite chapters, “Three Strategies for Parenting Teens,” has some great advice for helping cultivate a heart of repentance in our children. Tripp notes, “Rather than seeking to get… [Read more…]
June 30, 2009
As I mentioned previously, I am working through a series of books on parenting. At the moment, I am thoroughly enjoying Tim Kimmel’s Grace-Based Parenting. Throughout the opening chapters I have been challenged to view my parenting philosophy through the eyes and heart of God – to treat my kids as He has treated me… [Read more…]
June 2, 2009
I have no idea what I am in for tomorrow. Surprise. Joy. Pink. Crying (her and me). Doctors. More pink. Celebration. And, most of all, a brand new love. We can’t wait to meet you Lilly Claire – and I hope you look like your mother. In honor of this unfathomable shuffle in the gender… [Read more…]
May 7, 2009
Virgin Lips Movement – ever heard of it? While it has gained worldwide media attention and scorn, I recently heard the actual phraseology for the first time in an article by Dr. Albert Mohler. The movement, which seems to be a more hard-core version of the Abstinence Pledges of the 1980s and 1990s, seeks to… [Read more…]
March 28, 2009
John Chrysostom, aka the “gold-tongued preacher” of church history, is probably best-known for his unrivaled ability to preach the Bible. As I was studying for my message this weekend on honoring father & mother, I came across a little-known sermon he preached entitled, “An Address on Vainglory and the Right Way for Parents to Bring… [Read more…]
March 26, 2009
Albert Mohler wrote a very intriguing article the other day challenging the modern assumption that large families and overpopulation are a threat to the future survival of humanity. This notion, which is gaining support among economists in Europe and other places around the world, essentially puts forth the argument that large families compete and consume… [Read more…]
March 24, 2009
This weekend I will be preaching the fifth commandment in our current series at Highview: “The Perfect 10.” One of the elements I am trying to include, as a practical encouragement to adults that this message is for them too, is to have some of our church members share stories as to how they are… [Read more…]
March 10, 2009
Connecting with Kids posted a helpful article on identifying signs of depression in teenagers. While I do not agree with their prescriptions for treating these kinds of problems (as they do not flow out of a biblical worldview of sin & redemption), I do think there is merit in their research on common symptoms. I… [Read more…]
I am planting Soma Church in city center Carmel, IN (northside of Indianapolis). I am the happy husband of Emily and proud father of four young children. I also have a ph.d in leadership from southern seminary and co-authored the book "perspectives in family ministry."
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