Encouragement For The Imperfect Father

Encouragement For The Imperfect Father

Like so many dads, I will never forget the first time I held my son. I had dreamed of the moment for so long. I had always wondered what it would feel like to finally meet Caleb. Then, suddenly, a nurse wrapped up my baby boy, handed him over to me, and exclaimed,...
It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

Gospel. Community. Mission. You don’t have to be a certain age to participate in this beautifully simple mission of Providence Church. In fact, Jesus indicated the church is most vibrant and complete when all ages are pursuing Him (Matthew 19:14). During child...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender Identity

How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender Identity

“Fires will be kindled to testify that two and two make four. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer.” These words, written by G.K. Chesterton in 1905, may have seemed extreme at the time. However they have certainly, whether intentionally or...
Everyday Discipleship with Teenagers

Everyday Discipleship with Teenagers

“Change starts with a conversation.” I heard this phrase a few years ago at church camp and it has stuck with me ever since. You never know what conversations will come up throughout the day or where a conversation may lead. Some conversations we walk away from...
Discipling Kids in the Daily Rhythms of Life

Discipling Kids in the Daily Rhythms of Life

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gives these final words to his disciples,  “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” You might be wondering why I would...