Welcome to “Well-done”
Although we all want godly kids, we still struggle. Well-done parenting turns well-intended choices into children who hear God say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt 25:21).
In order to make that dream a reality, I write about six topics: Parenting, Marriage, Leadership, Faith, Character, and Culture.
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Kill ‘em with kindness
Falsely accused. Ever been there? Unable to fight back because you’ll look defensive, you’re left to sink or slink away. The pain can be devastating. That was me in December 1989. But I learned a [...]
When a church truly becomes family
There once was a grand old shepherd who told his young protégé, “When you find a church that helps you raise your kids, stay there.” That shepherd was my father-in-law, Royce, whose advice was not [...]
How apologies triumph over anger
“How dare you!” In a moment of outrage, we lash out, responding to outrageously hurtful comments. We’ve all been there. One of life’s biggest challenges isn’t how to get others to stop being hurtful; it’s [...]
Give a tribute before it’s a eulogy
Happily married 37 years. Joyfully, actually. So why do I still express my admiration to Anna? After all, she knows how I feel. Well, it’s for the same four reasons we should keep articulating appreciation [...]
Letting God get personal
Imagine. Just imagine God writing you a personal letter. Not a form letter or a group email. Instead, God tells an angel, “Grab a pen and take down a letter for one of my children” [...]
How pizza can change your life … really!
Chocolate and my wife have a special bond. Just a whiff causes endorphins to dance in her brain. My “chocolate,” though, is pizza. Ahhhhh, a Giordano’s deep-dish, a Pappa Rollo’s four-meat special, or an authentic [...]