Meet the newest Conley
The last 4-5 weeks have been slow on this blog and there is a reason. A six pound nine ounce...
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Tag: Family
The Internet is Dangerous
If you have kids, this thought resonates with you. The Internet is Dangerous! It goes beyond just...
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You should see a counselor
Sixteen years ago, my wife and I did an intensive weekend of premarital counseling a month before...
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NEXT: An unparalleled gathering
A couple of years ago, the people at Orange asked me to help them rally and champion people who do...
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It’s time to get your Advent on…
That title might have been offensive to some… terribly sorry. Oh well, it’s true though, isn’t it? Advent has totally become the “think” in our Kidmin communities in recent years, right? It’s not like advent is new or anything. I remember the creative calendar boxes from when I was a kid, but now it seems to be everywhere, and that’s a great thing. (Confession: I’ve never actually done advent, in a serious and disciplined way – meaning to do it every day for 25 days. Don’t judge, I think we’re going to give it a shot this year.)
So, I thought I’d share some of the advent ideas out there as there seems to be quite a few. Maybe you’re looking for some inspiration to create your own for families in your church or you simply want to point families to an advent resource they can do on their own. Well, here are some of the ideas I know about.
Family bias
My family and I had dinner with Evan Doyle last night. He was in town for a few days this week and...
Read MoreMy BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
A picture is worth 1000...
Read MoreOrange Tour 2011 Notes: Family
Family isn’t what we think it is anymore. I think that most of us realize that the 1950’s typical family of Mom, Dad, 2.5 kids, puppy and the white picket fence isn’t the norm any more. However, I’m not...
Read MoreDo you have a whiteboard in your kitchen?
I mentioned earlier today that I just finished Patrick Lencioni’s book “The 3 Big Questions for the Frantic Family.” I’m also nearing the end of a small group built around “Revolutionary...
Read MoreBook Review: The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of books about family ministry. Almost a year ago, I purchased 5-7 books on the topic of parenting or family ministry and lately I’ve been burning through that stack. Last Friday I...
Read MorePutting family first
I’ll be the first to admit that I probably work way too much. Between my work and all the extra that I do (like writing blog posts or networking), it’s a pretty heavy load. I learned something pretty interesting a...
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The Hardest Decision I Make Every Day
There will always be more to do than you have time to do it. Always. If you’re not careful, you’ll prioritize emptying your inbox or returning every call at the expense of your marriage, family, and personal health. Ministry can easily feel like an ocean of work and you up to your eyeballs without a life preserver. It can be different. For me, it begins by making a very specific decision every single day.
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