John Culkin is credited with saying, "We shape our tools, then our tools shape us." Just think about the iPhone for a minute. Consider how it has changed the way we communicate, travel, get information, and more. But...
Anytime we engage with others in conversation we are really probing for common ground. Things we can agree on or have commonality around. We do it with sports teams, hobbies, weekend activities, and more. The same is true when it comes to religion and beliefs.
While I'd love to tell you every evening is without hiccups, kids hanging on every word we talk about, and no fight in sight, the reality is not so. There are nights when all we can do is get the kids together and do a quick prayer.
I love people who take the initiative. These people see a problem, develop a solution, and then want to execute the plan. This is a good thing. But it does breed another problem.
I had about 20 minutes to kill after stopping at the store. How would I kill those minutes? I could walk around the store some more.But then my stomach reminded me of a far more pressing issue...
Part of being a parent is having foresight for your kids when they don't yet have it for themselves. This was the case for my 4-year-old. But his lack of discernment, and recognition of what the outcome would be, left him in a precarious position.
Preacher on the Run... 