Family & Relationships Posts

The Value of Couch Time

Some of the most important wisdom we receive in marriage does not come from someone knowing every detail. Sometimes it comes from someone knowing us. Read More »

When Peace Becomes Part of the Answer

Peace should never be the only measure of God’s direction, but within a larger process of prayer, Scripture, wise counsel, and surrender, we’ve learned not to ignore it. Read More »

Who Is Sharpening You?

Some friendships do more than make life enjoyable. God can use trusted friends to challenge us, encourage us, sharpen our faith, and help us see what we may be missing. Read More »

When Parenting Becomes Friendship

One of the greatest gifts of parenting is discovering that your relationship with your adult children can become something new—a friendship rooted in years of love, trust, and intentional investment. Read More »

More Than Preparing for a Wedding

Sometimes the most meaningful ministry happens after everyone has arrived. Around a dinner table, conversations begin, friendships form, and a vision quietly comes to life. Read More »

A Day I’ll Never Forget…Again

Today marks seven years since my dad went home to be with the Lord. Last night, as I laid my head on my pillow, I remembered that today would be the anniversary of his passing. Then, around 3:00 a.m.,... Read More »

What My Son Heard in a Story He Had Already Lived

Sometimes the legacy we leave is being formed long before we realize it. Narrating the audiobook allowed Christopher to revisit our family's journey and see it through a completely different perspective. Read More »

A Story Behind the Audiobook

A couple weeks ago, while driving down the road reflecting on a project we had been working on behind the scenes, something suddenly came rushing back to me. It was a phrase I sensed the Lord speak during a... Read More »

When the Strategy Is Not Clear Yet

Lisa and I have been talking a lot lately about the difference between having a vision and having a strategy. In some ways, vision can feel clear before the path does. You may sense where God is leading, or... Read More »

More Yellow Bird Stories

Years ago, I wrote a blog post titled Does God Speak Through Yellow Birds? At the time, I was hesitant to share it. The story felt deeply personal, and honestly, I knew it might sound unusual. But it was... Read More »