Category Archives: Family Leadership

A Fun Day of Learning and Adventure with Your Kids

Suggestions for fun activities to build memories with your kids Continue reading

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Doctrine of Cessation and Doctrine of Prosperity

The beliefs of the prosperity gospel and the doctrine of cessation are polar opposites and divide the church. As the church of christ we must be unified on the essentials, give liberty in the “non-essentials” and give love in All things. Continue reading

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Teaching About the Birds and the Bees

Practical tips for Christian parents in teaching their children about sex. Start early, build a biblical foundation, create a comfortable atmosphere to initiate conversation, recognize your body as a temple of the living God are simple strategies to teach and develop a sexual worldview with your kids. Continue reading

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“If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then all your problems are going to look like nails.”

Understanding and applying to personal and professional leadership the personality profiles developed by John Geier and taught as DISC to effectively communicate and lead others. Continue reading

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Four Stages in Raising Kids to Be Independent Adults

Parenting guidelines for instructing and teaching kids to grow up to make good choices and become independent adults. Continue reading

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Praying BIG Prayers with Your Family

What are your kids praying for? Are you teaching your kids to pray big prayers and participate in the work God is doing throughout the world? This blog provides a resource for parents to use to guide your family to pray for the peoples of the world. Continue reading

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How to Make Disciples in our Homes

How to follow the model given by Jesus to train your children to be disciples of Christ and fulfill the great commission. Continue reading

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Do What You Love, Love What You Do

How to do what you love. Helping you reflect on your life, career, family, or other areas where you invest time. Identify what is really important in your life. What gives you the greatest joy and the deepest satisfaction. Whatever it takes, find a path to get you there. Continue reading

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Leading with Truth and Love

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to encounter Jesus face to face as he mixed with the people in the towns, on the roads, or in the marketplace?  What were the attractive qualities that caused men … Continue reading

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Extremely Serious With a High Potential for Death

Sometimes God makes family leaders lie down, takes us to quiet waters where family leaders can restore their soul to be used in your family for His namesake. Continue reading

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