Aug 5, 2025 | Family, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Pastor's Kids
You’ve poured your life into loving and leading the Church. But what happens when your kids see the stress, the mess, and the politics — and start to pull away? This episode is for every pastor who longs to see their children love Jesus’ bride as much as they do. How...
Jul 29, 2025 | Family, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Pastor's Kids
Every pastor wants to see their church love Jesus . . . but what about their kids? Today we’re getting real about one of the most important — and personal — parts of ministry: helping your own children fall in love with the Savior you serve. What were some key...
Dec 22, 2022 | Christmas, Family, Leadership, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog for Part 2 of her Holiday miniseries, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. In today’s post, Jaime pivots to the personal side of the Holidays, and outlines a few healthy boundaries that will help you get more joy out of...
Dec 15, 2022 | Change, Christmas, Family, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships
Christmas was magical to me as a kid. The fresh-cut pine tree loaded with lights and ornaments; piles of snow outside; Charlie Brown and The Grinch Christmas specials; holiday kielbasa and raspberry cream pies; family gatherings; opening gifts; no school for two...
Jan 27, 2022 | Family, God's Love, Grandparents, Relationships, Uncategorized
I’ve been a papa for almost four years. Our fourth granddaughter was born four weeks ago. The same magnetic force I felt holding our first three granddaughters in my arms was repeated once again with granddaughter number four! She is a beauty, a sweetheart, and so...
Jul 9, 2020 | character, Family, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Relationships, Uncategorized
This past weekend Laura and I celebrated Independence Day with a small group of friends. Over a sumptuous feast of smoked ribs, pulled pork, beans, and slaw, we started talking about—of all things—our lawns. Is that a sign of aging? Anyhow, it got me to thinking about...
