I recently wrote a blog post on '5 Ways To Be An Awesome Dad'. In it, I explained that quantity time will lead to great quality moments. Life can be demanding but we get to decide what we spend our time on, and we should be spending lots of time with our kids. Not only...

Introduction: Montana Adventure We recently took a family camping trip in Montana that was filled with majestic mountain views of Glacier National Park, breathtaking swims in (cold) mountain lakes, and inspiring star-filled skies framed by towering pines. We cooked our meals in tin foil over burning coals and enjoyed adventures together from sunrise to well...

Spend Time With God I was at a birthday party last week of a friend with teenage kids. At this particular party, friends and family were given the opportunity to stand and share how this man had impacted their lives. It was pretty cool. The thing that impacted me the most was when two of...

Introduction I loved music from birth and literally sang songs off of the radio while I was still in my crib. I moved from Idaho to Nashville right after high school and began pursing a career in music while attending Belmont University. Soon after, I graduated and began working at EMI Nashville. In a few...

Introduction: Meditating On Scripture “My biggest encouragement is to meditate on the word – by listening or simply by having a notecard or two around the house with the verses God is using in your world right now. You are going to be giving out so much and you need to be replenishing as you...

Introduction: The Living Word of God A few days ago, I went upstairs to tuck my younger two into bed, pray over them, and kiss them goodnight. After kissing the head of my 10 year old, I entered my almost 12-year-old daughter’s room to find her waiting eagerly with her Bible open. “Mama, I want...

Introduction New Year’s Resolutions. As we are progressing into the new year some may react to that with a fist pump, others may have just had their gag reflex triggered. I have been on both side of the fence there; I think it depends on the year and the resolutions made. Regardless of your position...

Introduction: Practicing Kindness, Empathy, and Prayer “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care...” 1 Peter 5: 1-4 I think we can all agree this election cycle has been long. Last week’s elections brought both a historic upset and some challenges to our personal relationships. Plus, my children are more aware this election...

Introduction: Launch Your Child Into Their Calling Recently, I was back home in Texas having lunch with my parents and my oldest sister. While we were all sitting together, my sister and I were chatting about raising our children and the different talents and dreams we see in each kiddo. As we were chatting, my father...

Introduction: The Beauty of Adoption I remember several years ago sitting in church listening to an old friend speak of his recent trip to Africa. I watched as images of beautiful people, an unknown land, and poverty flashed before my eyes. The place? Burkina Faso. I cried through the whole thing. For Darrel and Kim...

INTRODUCTION: Leading Kids Into Worship “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God.” Psalm 100:1-3 (NIV) The song written in Psalm 100 reminds us that we were all made to worship the living God. As we are...

Simple Family Worship & Devotions!    A few things right up front: I define family worship as a practice of intentionally setting aside time to teach, train and disciple your family in God's Word. Family Worship comes in different forms and rhythms and looks different for every family. Some families have worship every day, some...