Develop External Boundaries, Part 2
Rumble Strips I still remember one night, this was before Alisha & I had kids, we were on a late night road trip driving home. It was after midnight &…
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Develop External Boundaries, Part 1
Junk Food, Boundaries & Technology? When I was a kid, I remember the day at school that they taught us about nutrition. They showed us a picture of the food…
Deepening Internal Values
What does our behavior say about what we value? Last week we started this series on technology at Riverside Church of Christ where I am blessed to preach. One of…
Disconnect to Connect
OFF? In 2007 the first iPhone was introduced. Now, a little more than 10 years later, everyone has an iPhone. Or maybe an Android if you’re not at Apple fan….
My Mom Rocks: A Mother’s Day Tribute
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Happy Mother’s Day! I can’t believe that almost 40 years ago, God saw fit to give me such an amazing mother. I’ve tried my best to raise her well over the…
5 Quick Tips for Graduating Seniors
It’s that time of year again. Graduation! At Riverside where I’m blessed to preach we recently celebrated our seniors as they prepare to graduate from high school & go to…
A Different Kind of Foundation
Ever Build a House? In 2005, Alisha & I built our first home when we lived in Huntsville, AL. We had never done anything like that before. It wasn’t anything…
Milestones: Raising Kids of Faith
How do we raise kids of faith? I remember the day we brought our first child home from the hospital. I remember thinking, “What now?” We had been preparing for his arrival…
Changing the Game in Youth Sports
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As a parent of kids who play youth sports I’m always interested in learning how to be a better parent of kids who play youth sports. Know what I mean?…
17 Years & Counting… Happy Anniversary!
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Happy Anniversary! Today, we celebrate 17 years since we first said, “I do.” I am blessed beyond measure to be married to Alisha. Our story to date has been filled…