Teach Your Kids to be Thankful for Mom

The days before the Thanksgiving holiday always cause introspection on my part.  About this time every year I find myself pondering the things I am most thankful for in life.  I ask the Lord to bring to mind the greatest blessings of my life and then I pray, thanking Him for the amazing love He … Continue reading Teach Your Kids to be Thankful for Mom

A Guide for Building Legacy by Equipping Parents

I have three daughters (10, 7, and 2) that I love deeply.  My wife and I often talk about what life will be like for them in another thirty years.   I have a dream for them that I take to God in prayer almost every day.  The dream is one of Godly legacy.  Faith in … Continue reading A Guide for Building Legacy by Equipping Parents

SHIFT FAQ: What About the Kids Whose Parents Don’t Lead Them?

John Mulholland, a youth minister in Cedar Rapids, Iowa asked a great question today.  "WHAT ABOUT THE OTHERS?" Essentially John asks a question that is at the forefront of practitioners minds as they read Shift. Clearly the scriptures teach that we should equip parents to lead their children spiritually. We should spend a significant amount … Continue reading SHIFT FAQ: What About the Kids Whose Parents Don’t Lead Them?