Published by Thriving Family Magazine Were you ever bullied on the playground? Or called names by the neighbor kid? Do you have an annoying co-worker? A friend (or spouse) who pushes your buttons? As a kid, I’ll never forget my mom admonishing me, “Josh, kill them with kindness.” But what does this mean? The motive behind it sounds harsh,… View Post
Published by Thriving Family Magazine Growing up, my sister and I often went to our grandmother’s house for sleepovers. As our parents dropped us off, they would threaten us with that infamous warning, “Now you kids be good, do you hear?” How often have you said that as a parent? Right before you offer up that desperate prayer that… View Post
I have been thinking commonly about the glory of God. As I question my purpose and reason for living, I have come to the conclusion based on the Bible that I exist to glorify God–solely. So that’s what I do. I try to live my life in a way that glorifies God. Before I depart each morning I pray over… View Post
Published in Thriving Family Magazine: Aug/Sept 2011 On a video screen at my wedding reception, God gave me a gift I’ll never forget. I saw footage of my wife, Christi, at 3 years old. With her mom by her side, this innocent little girl sat in the bathtub splashing water and singing as if she didn’t have a care in… View Post
All kids struggle with big feelings. Sometimes, the feeling just needs a name.
