Between my evening meetings, her nights out, and our sons school and other activities, these planning sessions are crucial. They were not just times for us to get on the same page with our plans, but also remind ourselves of and align with our priorities.
...that 30 minutes session of "learning" about 2nd graders newest priority and passion didn't cause me to become the newest spokesperson for Pokemon. Yet as I reflect on that night with my son, I can't help but wonder if adults do that very thing - especially followers of Jesus recently in regards to...
It was one of those occasions where my son wanted to obey and I expected it. Why? Two reasons:
This is a foundational value we regularly come back to - our home should be a place of joy and enjoyment - even in winter months.
To be honest, I always knew I was going to give my kids Bibles. My wife and I have been intentional about talking about how we will help our kids develop a habit of Bible reading. But I never thought about how important the day we give them their own "real" Bible was a stewardship we were entrusting to them as well.
While I regularly think about investing in terms of finances, the same is true of time. Where I invest my time today could pay dividends years down the road. This is especially true when it comes to...
