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In hockey it is the goalie’s job to defend the net and keep the other team from scoring. In parenting it is the parent’s job to defend their child’s heart and mind and keep Satan from scoring. This is a challenging and difficult job and often a hard fight to do what God wants.... Read More →

In football, as in most sports there are clear lines and boundaries that control play on the field. Without the constraints they provide, the game would be a free-for-all. Likewise, parents must establish boundaries that are consistent and clearly marked for their children. When... Read More →

As parents most of us want to be homerun hitters when it comes to raising our children. We want to hit a grand slam and knock the ball out of the park when it comes to parenting. In order to be that kind of parent our focus must be on the things that will improve our game…the... Read More →

Parenting is not a game, yet it requires good coaching, an efficient game plan, team effort, and an eye on the goal. In Deuteronomy 6, God’s Word says that parents are to teach their children about Him all the time; they are to live with a constant awareness of His presence and... Read More →

In the animal kingdom the sloth is docile, but in the human kingdom slothfulness is deadly. Sin is not only about the things we do but also about the things we don’t do. In Js 4:17 God’s word makes it clear…not doing what we should do is SIN! Inattention and procrastination allow... Read More →

Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence. We often associate it with excessive eating and drinking, but at its core it is an addiction to anything that provides a fix. It may be drugs, alcohol, food, cigarettes, exercise, sex, shopping, work or video games. Gluttony consumes to the... Read More →

Webster’s Dictionary says lust is a strong feeling of sexual desire. Our culture is saturated with those things that encourage and promote lust in people. Movies, television, video games and all forms of advertisement live by the motto: “sex sells.” Though men may be more easily... Read More →

Anger is a perplexing emotion. Some get angry over the smallest things, yet others face major challenges and never seem to get angry. Some internalize their anger. They bury it like toxic waste and pretend it’s safely disposed of; however, it will eventually leak and the... Read More →

Most of us battle the green-eyed monster in one way or another. Envy is two headed; not only do I want what you have but I don’t want you to have it either. Envy causes conflict wherever it roams–between family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors. It may drive one... Read More →