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Start by Answering Life’s 3 Big Questions

Marriages and families are in distress. Blunt. Painful. Reality. It’s the consequence of the sinful selfishness that infects us all. How do we turn this around? WE DON’T! But, the God who made us STILL loves us and is eager … Continue reading

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On Removing Splinters from Noses

As a follow-up to my post last week regarding pronouns, today I’m sharing a bit of a parable. Discussions this week showed there were many with a hunger for more on this topic, especially as it relates to parenting children … Continue reading

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Bible Reading Journey Continues

It’s not too late to join the Faith Bible Reading Journey as hundreds of friends from around the globe are joining in an effort to read through the whole Bible in two years with family friendly eyes. We started the … Continue reading

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Read Your Bible for Family Growth

Starting this Sunday, January 3rd, 2021, I’ll be guiding anyone interested on a two-year journey through the Bible. Each Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (EST), I’ll be discussing the readings for the coming week. Join me for this presentation via … Continue reading

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Sign Up Today…for STRONGER Families

If you haven’t signed up yet to join the webinars starting tomorrow, I encourage you to do so! Go HERE! These will be a GREAT way to gain resources for yourself and to share. Families are hurting in so many … Continue reading

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Great COVID-19 & Beyond Resources for Families!

I’m joining with the leaders of six other ministries that strengthen and equip families to provide seven 30-minute webinars in June (Tuesdays and Thursdays June 9 through 30). The focus of the webinars will be “Equipping Families through COVID-19 and Beyond.” … Continue reading

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Help from the Concordia Center for the Family

By dear friend, Ben Freudenburg, is the director of the Concordia Center for the Family (CCF). He’s put together some great material to support you and your family during this COVID-19 stay-home period and beyond. Check out his latest blog … Continue reading

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Family Time

As my sabbatical continues, I’ve had the opportunity to continue to practice what I preach. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying some quality time with Heather, the kids and Hannah’s boyfriend, Matthew. This has been greatly needed as I’ve neglected them a … Continue reading

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Educator of the Year 2018

It was humbling to receive a very special award last night. At the annual Gala of the Concordia Center for the Family in Ann Arbor, MI, I was awarded their “Outstanding Family Life Educator of the Year 2018” award. I … Continue reading

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Abandoning the Family

My wife, Heather, and I were just reflecting on all the changes we’ve seen in the congregations I’ve served for the past 28 years. One thing that struck us both is the number of people who have simply “dropped out” along the … Continue reading

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