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May 2019

May 16, 2019

3 Ways Christian Parenting is Like Being a Personal Trainer

How do you raise kids in Christ in this difficult world? Think of parenting like...

July 2018

July 23, 2018

8 Areas of Your Church Worth Constantly Improving

If you're going to try and improve your church, get the biggest bang for your...

October 2017

October 20, 2017

If You Want to Be Close to God, Stop Slapping His Kids in the Face

I've got this thing with my kids. For some strange reason, I feel super protective...

April 2015

April 29, 2015

4 Things I've Learned By Having Four Kids

Changing a diaper faster than a NASCAR pit crew. Good life skill to learn. Distinguishing...

March 2015

March 02, 2015

Dodgeballs and Slinkies

Growing up church sanctuaries were hallowed, untouchable places. From the stained glass to the pews...

November 2014

November 10, 2014

3 Things I Tell All Young Parents

Last night at our Parent/Child Dedication Service I had the opportunity to share three words...

July 2014

July 21, 2014

The Greatest Thing About Having Four Kids

I should probably put something sentimental here, something like 'there's always peace and joy in...

June 2014

June 02, 2014

12 Things You'll Learn After Twelve Years of Marriage

Yesterday my gorgeous wife and I celebrated twelve years of marriage. I've blogged about marriage...

April 2014

April 02, 2014

The Difference 7 Years Can Make

Seven years ago, the narrative of Robin and I's marriage was that we were the...

October 2013

October 11, 2013

How to Keep Your Kids From Becoming 'Punk' Kids

We all know those kids: the 'punk' kids. The ones who throw a tantrum in...

June 2013

June 07, 2013

11 Reasons Why Marriage is Worth It

A few days ago my local newspaper listed the names of those getting married and...

March 2013

March 13, 2013

Six Traditions That Are Killing the Church (Part 2)

Last post I started a three part series on Six (Modern-Day) Traditions That Are Killing...

December 2012

December 11, 2012

Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption, by Katie Davis

Kisses from Katie wrecked me. I knew a little bit of her story, so I...

September 2012

September 12, 2012

When You’re Tired of Waiting on God

What do you do when you're tired of waiting on God? What else can you...

August 2012

August 30, 2012

Children of Hope

If you've come to Mt Vernon the past few weeks, you've heard about an incredible...

August 24, 2012

Five for Friday

Hey everyone, I hope you've had a great week! Here are links to five articles...

August 09, 2012

Sleep is for the Weak

This mantra “sleep is for the weak” is something that I’ve been telling myself for...