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I've been a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 1984, currently serving as the founding pastor of Community of Grace in Peoria, AZ. My wife, Jan and I, were married in 1979. We raised two kids and currently have 3 grandkids. I love to ride my bike, travel, read British Mysteries, and Disneyland. I have written 6 books, including my newest--Searching for Tom Sawyer: How Parents and Congregations Can Stop the Exodus of Boys From Church. My website: www.TimWrightMinistries.org

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Use Your !@%&* Words?

When I was in 7th grade, my friend Gary and I were... read more

It's Never OK to Say Gay When You...

For the next several months a group of writers focused on the... read more

Signs Your Son is Using Too Much Tech...

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The Bieb's Prefrontal Cortex

I don’t know Justin Bieber personally. I’m not even sure I would... read more

A Grandpa's Prayer for his Granddaughter

Dear Clover (age 4 ½), From the moment you were born (even... read more

Sex and Depression: A Gender-Specific Approach to Healing...

For the next several months a group of writers focused on the... read more

The Self-Esteem Obesity Epidemic

My kids grew up in the era of the self-esteem movement: that... read more

A Grandpa's Prayer for his Grandsons

Dear Phoenix (age 3), Judah (almost 3), and Decker (4 weeks), Following... read more

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