by Sam Friedman | Jun 11, 2020 | Disciple Families, Family Life Challenges, Intentional Parenting, Theology of Home
It seems everyone is posting about racial tension and injustice. But are parents talking to their kids? Are church leaders helping them do it well? Several excellent resources can help parents discuss race with their children, emphasizing the inherent worth of every... 
by Sam Friedman | Mar 29, 2020 | Family Life Challenges, Intentional Marriage, Intentional Parenting, Reach Families, Theology of Home
Multiple choice question: What are the most common felt-need topics busy families search online? A. Spiritual concernsB. Marriage/Relationship concernsC. Parenting concernsD. Health concernsE. It depends on the home The answer is E... 
by Sam Friedman | Mar 25, 2020 | Disciple Families, Family Ministry Strategies, Theology of Home
You’ve probably encountered a wide range of estimates on how many young adults leave the church after high-school graduation. The most reliable, in my view, is Christian Smith’s National Study of Youth and Religion – a longitudinal study of a representative... 
by Phillip Ward | Nov 22, 2016 | Intentional Parenting, Theology of Home
Thanksgiving is often many people’s favorite holidays for many great reasons: good food, time with family, and football. In the midst of stuffing our faces full of turkey and watching game after game of football, we may come to realize that we missed it — a time... 
by Kurt Bruner | Jul 20, 2016 | Intentional Marriage, Theology of Home
Traditional wedding vows include a sacred oath. They recognize that every marriage, as designed by the original Matchmaker, is intended to reflect a much bigger reality than joint checking accounts and shared household chores. Consider the following words that have... 
by Kurt Bruner | Jul 20, 2016 | Intentional Parenting, Theology of Home
Did you know that traditional wedding vows list parenthood as one of the primary purposes for which matrimony was ordained? To quote: “[I]t was ordained for the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and to the praise of his...