Fear is a serious subject.

Some fears are rooted in previous experiences. We’ve been threatened, rejected, or hurt. Maybe you’ve experienced terrifying panic, heart-breaking disappointment, or mortifying embarrassment. And we fear it will happen again.

As I sit here writing this, I am watching the news coverage of the shooting at UNC Charlotte.

My heart is grieved by this.

I can’t escape the thought — this should not be happening. 

The speechlessness, the staggering, the profound sorrow, the overwhelming sense of violation—here we are, reeling from yet another assault of darkness. 

Simultaneously, I am putting some final thoughts on this week’s message in our series, Everybody, Always. And I can’t help but think that this is the message that the Church needs to be shouting from the rooftops — God’s desire is that we love Everybody, Always.

This coming Sunday begins a Very Big Week for Christians.

Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is the triumph not only of Jesus Christ, but of our lives as now intertwined with his. This week is the triumph of our faith.

But some of the power of this story gets lost in our familiarity with it, lost to us because we know it so well. It's a bit like watching a movie you love...for the 42nd time.

You probably already know this, but sixth grade is a HUGE year in a person’s life. It probably won’t feel like it most weeks, but what you’re doing this year is going to dramatically influence the future for your kid.

There is no other year of a person’s life that just naturally has less consistency. They can be kids one minute, and all grown up the next. You might be surprised…

Being a dad is amazing but it’s also a little intimidating. Pinterest is filled with tips and tricks for moms but it seems like the internet is lacking in the dad hacks area.

Here are 4 dad hacks that will help you raise better kids and become a more confident parent!