The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

"Your a mean one, Mr. Grinch."  Can you hear the tune in your head?  One of my favorite holiday films is the Dr. Seuss classic The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.  It is the hilarious tale of a green, hairy, bitter outcast determined to rob Whoville of Christmas joy.  Reminds me of another story all too … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Thanksgiving of Another Sort…

You know the picture.  The family sitting around the table.  Dad standing up with carving tools in hand preparing to offer thanks before everyone digs in.  Everyone reverently bows their head offering silent prayers of thanks as Dad prays his rehearsed thanksgiving prayer.  I think I saw that in a painting by Norman Rockwell.  The … Continue reading Thanksgiving of Another Sort…

Bless your kids every day!

This week I had the chance to hang out with John Trent, author of "The Blessing" and Mark Holeman author of "Building Faith at Home."  We talked a lot about leading churches to help parents equip their children spiritually.  As I listened to these men speak from their places of expertise both as dads and … Continue reading Bless your kids every day!