Our God is good and faithful. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and He is always with us. Christ died for our sins, and as forgiven believer, I can have confidence that nothing can separate me from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39) These truths about God’s character and His promises are “known” and familiar to me and other Christ-followers. However, it...
Do you spend too much time on your phone? As parents, it’s easy to look at our kids or teens and stress over the amount of time they spend on their devices. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the amount of time we spend on our phones is an issue for everyone in our families, not just the kids....
Do you want to help your kids use technology wisely? Me too! Do you know how to do that? (Crickets…) Keep reading, and you’ll have a place to start! Here are 4 ways to get you started in helping your kids used technology wisely. Manage the device, train the heart. Of all the advice I’ve given to parents about the area of technology, this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=120&v=3IPMq4-mLd4&feature=emb_logo Please watch the video above before reading this article. Ah, Christmas! “The most wonderful time of the year.” For most, it’s the busiest time of the year. And for some, the most stressful time of the year. This season evokes memories of time past. Some look back nostalgically and wish for things to be the same. For others...
In my previous blog, I shared our desire for our ministry to help everyone in the family pursue God and move towards each other. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could help parents to model a healthy relationship with God and healthy marriages, and we could help kids to pursue their siblings and parents? I call this the “engaged life.” Unfortunately, most...
How will Engage help parents to tame technology? The world of technology is an ever-changing one that terrifies many parents. Keeping up with the latest hot app, the most popular music, and wondering what their kids are really doing on their smartphones is a scary proposition. According to Barna research, 65% of parents rate managing technology as the number one most difficult...
Exactly one year ago today, Sara and I decided to follow God’s leading to launch a non-profit. Here’s the story… After doing youth ministry for over twenty years, I’ve learned a few things. I’ve seen the emotional nature of a group of 8th grade girls, seen the awkwardness of a 6th grade boy standing in the shadow of an 8th grade...
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