
The Pastor’s Kid
I’m not a pastor’s kid, but if I were, there are two things I know to be true: First, I’d want

I’m not a pastor’s kid, but if I were, there are two things I know to be true: First, I’d want

After a long, cold, long winter here in Canada, I’m definitely looking forward to this summer. Vacations are starting to be
A summertime reading challenge for my daughter Read Post »

The transition to college from high school can be as intimidating as it is exciting—for both teens and parents. Looking back on

Yes. The answer is yes. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and some of us may be in scramble mode. We didn’t already
Is there really a BAD gift for Mother’s Day? Read Post »

My niece is heading off to college this fall. This is weird for me… partly because it reminds me how far away
Preparing Your Teens for College by Alex Chediak Read Post »

One of the things we’re working with our children on is the concept of forgiveness—how to ask for it and
Three things we are learning about forgiveness Read Post »
Today is Family Day, a civic holiday allowing us to enjoy an extra day of family togetherness, in many parts of Canada.
Choosing family over stuff Read Post »

So, a while back, my oldest daughter started talking about being afraid of monsters. I don’t remember exactly where she
Preschooler Theology: “Why Do Monsters Scare Me?” Read Post »

“Dad.” It’s a word that brings to mind either some of your happiest memories… or some of your deepest resentments. For
Book Review: Fatherless Generation by John Sowers Read Post »
Ted Kluck, writer of things sports- and church-related, is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. In Why We’re Not Emergent
Book Review: Hello, I Love You by Ted Kluck Read Post »

Title: Boy-sterous Living Author: Jean Blackmer Publisher: Beacon Hill Press I remember a really silly (read: incredibly stupid and dangerous) thing
Boy-sterous Living Read Post »