Who should I marry? Where should I live? Where should my kids go to school? What career path should I choose? How should I invest my money? When should I retire?These are legitimate questions that oftentimes do not provide clear cut answers. So how do we approach making important decisions like these and others?I generally... Continue Reading →

"Ready or not, here I come!" My son loves playing hide and seek. It doesn't matter if we're in the house, outside, or at Walmart. Of course I have to remind him not to get out of sight in public places. I would hate to forfeit any "Father of the Year" honors by being called on... Continue Reading →

"Walk by faith!" I've seen this phrase penned across coffee mugs. Written on bright colored posters hanging on the wall. I've even seen it tattooed on someone walking barefoot in the sand.The problem is, for those of us who sing its praises, we rarely live up to its hype. Instead, we find ourselves walking by fear, compulsion,... Continue Reading →

New toys, new wardrobes, new cars, new houses. Each of these items bear an attraction, level of entertainment, comfort, and beauty that cause us to actively pursue them without much reservation.Without question, our eyes become enlarged and our hearts pump tirelessly in anticipation of receiving these kinds of possessions. However, it seems instead of considering... Continue Reading →

Last week was Halloween. And all the well-meaning, responsible adults who were premiering for "Parent of the Year" honors took time to instill two very important principles into their little costumed heroes, princesses, and zombies. The night was adorned by little minions dressed in fine apparel running through neighborhoods collecting candy in their pumpkins, plastic bags,... Continue Reading →