Category: Blogs
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Raising Boys: What Makes Them Different and How We Can Help
Boys are different from girls. I grew up as 1 of 3 boys. Now, I have a son. My friends have sons. And there are boys in my church. What makes boys different? And how can we help them thrive? The Situation I’ve always known boys are different and need different things to excel. I’ve talked…
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The Opposite of Love Isn’t Hate—It’s Indifference (Lent Begins)
You’re still here. On earth. What difference will your life make? Elie Wiesel wrote something that changed me. He is a Holocaust survivor who saw things no one should ever have to see. Years after the War he published a 100-page book called Night in which he recounted his experience. He captured in words what no…
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What I Just Learned from Teenagers and 20-somethings (It’s something good)
Sometimes the best learning happens when you don’t know you’re learning. This past weekend the church welcomed the Presbyterian Young People’s Society Winter Weekend. A bunch of teenagers and 20-somethings arrived on Friday evening and stayed until Sunday afternoon. They organized the event themselves—everything from planning, to worship, to discussion groups, to activities, and more.…
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A Better Way To Think About Your Failures
I once thought my destiny was to be an NHL-er. I did pretty well for a while. But I was no Sydney Crosby. I “failed” at that. Then I thought I was supposed to be a professional musician. I recently dug out some rejection letters from record companies and artist management firms. Warner Music’s form letter…
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Date Your Spouse
Originally posted on Matthew Ruttan: For those of you who are married, do you remember your wedding vows? Having had the privilege of marrying several people (no, I’m not a polygamist, I’m a minister) I kind of have them memorized. “I (so and so), take you (so and so), to be my husband/wife. To have…
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Show Up For Someone
I’m guessing there’s someone in your life right now who needs you. The ‘how’ or ‘what’ of that need might be obvious—or it might be unclear. But the need is there. A friend needs someone non-judgmental to talk to. A child needs help with a problem that’s drowning them. A spouse need encouragement for a…
