When adult children deconstruct their Christianity, it can lead to isolation and self-centeredness as they prioritize their desires or preferences over their family.
What Do You Do When Your Child Loses Faith in God?
Finding Attachment Issues
I’ve heard that children placed for adoption can have attachment issues, even Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). I know what that is, but what questions do we need to ask the […]
4 Ways To Succeed at Foster Care and Adoption
Wherever we are in the adoption triad, we can experience fulfilling lives and success at foster care and adoption through God’s abundance.
Practicing Generosity as a Family
Money can have a strong hold over us. Giving it away breaks that hold.
6 Keys to Pastoral Longevity with Pastor Dave
I asked my friend Dave, who has been a pastor for 70 years, what the secret of his longevity was. He answered, “The grace of God, the will of God, and the love of the people.”
Over the years, I have learned many things from Pastor Dave. Here are six lessons.
Pastors Need Pastors, Too
In the American church context, we sometimes put pastors on pedestals, creating a ministry culture in which the pastor is the center of attention. The result is that the pastor forgets he also needs the same nourishment as those under his care. I want to share some thoughts on preventing a culture of pastoral idolatry for healthy pastoral longevity.
Making a Difference Through Faith and Government Partnerships
God is calling us to be a trusted voice like Joseph and to bring wisdom and solutions to a government searching for answers and reaching out to the church and faith partners for answers in unprecedented ways.
12 Ways The Church Can Prevent Child Neglect
Why would followers of Jesus wait until a child is harmed before we offer to help? The church can offer parents options long before the struggle becomes too much to bear.
8 Looming Dangers of Short-Term Missions Trips
Many valuable tools come with warning labels, such as “Handle with Care,” to highlight the dangers of misuse. As you plan your next short-term missions trip, consider these eight dangers and the tips we offer to minimize their impact on your trip.
How to Deal With Bullying
How to know if your child is being bullied, and what to do if your child is the one bullying others.