Teens and Technology

My wife recently sent me a good article with some very insightful thoughts on how texting, cell phones and iPods can be affecting our relationships with our teens. Good stuff. Click here to read the article.

http://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/teens/does-your-relationship-with-your-teen-need-an-intervention.html

You'll Find Your Way

Be sure to check out the video by Andrew Peterson for his song, "You'll Find Your Way." If you are a parent you are sure to enjoy it.

Favorite Christmas Songs

On the way to church yesterday our family was sharing what our favorite Christmas songs were. The song "How Many Kings" by Downhere is one of my favorites. Take a listen and make sure you follow the lyrics. The lyric that grabs me the most is "How many Fathers gave up their Son for me? Only One did that for me!" The reality of that overwhelms me!

May this Christmas season remind us all of the peace that we only can have from trusting Jesus as our Savior. Merry Christmas!


John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

Before You Speak

Working hard on this as a family.

Dad Taught Us

I know it's not fathers day but this clip from the Skit Guys is worth sharing.

Ministry Idolatry

When Ministry Becomes a Mistress - How often do we see men (and women) neglecting their families because they are married to their jobs? If we are "doing it for the Lord" that doesn't make it OK. David Kraft writes about this all-too-common problem.

New Parenting Class Starts September 9th (video)

Please take 2 minutes to watch this video from Rob Rienow and Visionary Parenting. Our Vertical Parenting class that starts on September 9th at 9:30am will be teaching from this book and DVD series. If you are interested in attending the class please email me at verticalparenting@gmail.com or sign up at the Welcome Center by September 2nd.

I look forward to seeing you there!