Hope for the New Year
Everyone needs hope. We might even say that hope is essential to life. When people feel like they don’t have hope, they get depressed. In the most extreme cases of hopelessness, some are willing to attempt suicide. And while most suicide attempts are unsuccessful, sadly 5% actually succeed. You can make the case that there is a connection between faith and hope. The writer of … Continue reading Hope for the New Year
The Father’s Love
A couple weeks ago in church something extraordinary happened to me. We were preparing for our Advent reading when I invited all the children to come forward to the front of the church. Elizabeth and Anna are now old enough to be a part of these kinds of activities, and so my wife Stephane started getting the girls ready. Anna was standing in the aisle … Continue reading The Father’s Love
Law and Grace in Parenting
My twin daughters are no different than any other children their age (almost 16 months). They love to play, they love to chatter, they love to mimic, they love to eat, and they are sinners by nature. That last one probably came as a surprise to you, but it’s true. Don’t get me wrong, I am a very proud father and I love Elizabeth and … Continue reading Law and Grace in Parenting