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Monday, March 30, 2026

Beatitude 6: Are We Teaching Our Kids to be Pure in Heart?

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Follow your heart. Sounds like pretty good advice, right?  It's probably something you've heard a million times. World-class athlete...
Sunday, March 15, 2026

Does Easter Excite You? Does Christ Excite You?

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We Americans sure love our holidays. We spent more than 13 BILLION dollars on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations last year. Thanksgi...
Thursday, February 12, 2026

The 2026 Flourishing Families Study - Parenting: It's Not What You Think...

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Do you find parenting to be like the pretty picture below? Is your family always smiling and exchanging pleasantries?  Although my family tr...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Beatitude 5: Are We Teaching Our Kids to be Merciful?

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Can you define mercy? Mercy is a word we often hear, but I'm not confident that many can explain it. Lots of people confuse it with gra...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Beatitude 4: Are We Teaching Our Kids to Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness?

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We've been examining the Beatitudes in our chapels this year , and it's crucial to recognize that Jesus' teachings on the charac...
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Let's Not Forget About Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving is next week, but many Americans have been in Christmas mode since November hit. While I'm a fan of Christ-centered Christm...
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Beatitude 3: Are We Teaching Our Kids to be Meek?

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When I was a wee student, I used to think dodgeball was the best game. Even when I became a teacher and principal, I found great delight in ...
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Beatitude 2: Are We Teaching Our Kids to Mourn?

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When my father-in-law, Fred, passed away in the spring of 2023, I mourned. I experienced deep grief. This is the man who gave me a call one ...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Beatitude 1: Are We Teaching Our Kids to be Poor in Spirit?

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If you ask the typical K-12 student what they hope to achieve when they become an adult, I often hear, "to be rich and go viral!" ...
Thursday, July 17, 2025

How Can I Be Blessed by God?

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Everyone wants to be blessed by God. The fact is, we ARE blessed by God. If you're reading this blog, God has likely provided you with a...