Yet Again: Don’t Believe the Doomsday Headlines about the Church

Yet Again: Don’t Believe the Doomsday Headlines about the Church

“In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace.” That was the headline of an October 2019 Pew Research Center article. One guaranteed to discourage every pastor and every Christian in America. It is also entirely misleading.    Just to set the record straight: More than one-third of American Christians consider themselves “strongly affiliated” with their…

Tips For Talking to Your Teen About Schedule Overload

Tips For Talking to Your Teen About Schedule Overload

The new school year is in full swing (wait, didn’t we just take those “first day of school” pictures yesterday?) and chances are you’re in full-on schedule management and chauffeur mode. There’s a ton of extra-curricular activities that teens can participate in—marching band, sports, robotics, scouts, clubs, lessons, and more can fill the afternoons and…

Does Your Wife Think Your Marriage Has Lost its Spark? Here’s How to Respond

Does Your Wife Think Your Marriage Has Lost its Spark? Here’s How to Respond

After getting their youngest child settled in at college for her freshman year, Phil began to notice signs of restlessness in his wife during their first few weeks of being empty nesters. Phil thought things were going great in their marriage—Leslie was a wonderful mom, a great wife, and his best friend. But now that…

A Letter to Our Teenage Sons Who Try to Treat Girls With Respect

A Letter to Our Teenage Sons Who Try to Treat Girls With Respect

Dear Guys, This letter is to all you young men who are trying to show care, honor, and respect to the girls and women in your lives—in your actions, words, and in your private thoughts. I know you’re out there because I have a teenage son who strives for that, and I’ve spoken to thousands…