The legendary New York Yankee Yogi Berra once said, If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere else. Every family ends up somewhere, but few end up somewhere on purpose. As we head into 2023, do you have a vision for your life, marriage and family? If we don't have a clear vision for our future, hopes die, dreams die, marriages die, and … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: What Are You and Your Family Dreaming for 2023?
Several years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I took a trip with our son Luke to Lynchburg, Virginia. Since we had a solid 10½ hours of drive time ahead of us, we decided to get an early start. We left the house around 6 a.m., putting us in Lynchburg early enough to have dinner with our daughter Ashlyn. Since following directions isn't exactly my strong suit (at least according to … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Face Fear About Going Back to School
August can be an exciting yet anxious time for kids as they return to school for the new school year. For some kids, they are starting school for the first time. Others are transitioning into a new grade, a new school or college, which can stir up fear and excitement at the same time. The world has changed and feels a bit different post-COVID. Kids are facing a new set of fears … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: How to Be a “C.O.O.L.” Dad
I recently went thrift shopping with my 21-year-old son, who is very "trendy" with his style of clothing. As we were walking into the local Goodwill store, I asked him, "Why are we shopping here? This is a place where people get rid of their ‘old’ stuff!" He said, "Dad, that's the point. This is where you find some really ‘cool’ clothes!" What's crazy is the style of clothing … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Are You Following Your Dreams as a Family?
Where are you going as an individual, couple or family? Let me be more specific: Where are you going relationally, financially, morally, spiritually and professionally? What does the ideal future look like for you, your marriage and your kids? Andy Stanley says our direction, not our intention, determines our destination. Are you using your GPS (Goals, Passions, … [Read more...]