From an upcoming John Piper book on marriage…. The most fundamental task of a mother and father is to show God to the children. Children know their parents before they know God. This is a huge responsibility and should cause every parent to be desperate... read more

While Jesus was delivering words of encouragement and correction to the church in Ephesus He made, what appeared to me, as a rather “unJesus” like statement. He said … “But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of... read more

Generally speaking many parents and their children welcome the the story of the first Christmas. Recently I stood next to a mom and dad near a Nativity scene, and listened as they told their two toddlers how cute Baby Jesus looked in his manger crib. Unfortunately... read more

If you claim to be a Christian dad … I don’t think it’s practical to think that your kids expect you to be perfect. However, I do believe children can learn the most about God by watching a father who quickly admits when he is wrong... read more

It happens every year and by now it shouldn’t upset me but it always does. When parents think that a child’s success in sports is the end all be all. I sat at the season opener for my son’s Under 10 Soccer League, lots of parents cheering,... read more