A Decade of Youth Ministry
In God’s kind providence I’ve had the privilege lately to see the fruit of covenant faithfulness come to roost at WRPC. The particular blessing I...
Category: Family
The Basics of Parenting: Requiring Obedience
I was first introduced to John Piper’s writings when I was a seminarian and his marvelous book on Romans 9 fell into my hands. I have appreciated him ever...
For Men: The Danger of Being a Reckless Husband
One of the scariest verses in the Bible for husbands is found in 1 Peter 3:7: “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor t...
Children in Worship
You know the phrase, “The elephant in the room”? We use it to refer to issues obvious to everyone but studiously ignored because if it gets brought ...
Rejoicing in the Birth of a Grandchild: A Modest Start on a Thousand Generations
The Living God has richly blessed Sandy and I with a 3rd grand-child (following Bray and Jack)…the much anticipated “Emmanuel (Emmie) Ruth Robbins”, born...
It’s the Little Things: Parenting Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
When Elisabeth Elliot died in June of this year the church lost a dear, wise treasure. EE was the author of over 20 books (if you’ve never read any of Ell...
The Right Way to Discipline Your Child
A frequent question I’m asked by younger parents is, “What is discipline actually supposed to look like?” If we didn’t have a good example in our ow...
Summer Mindset
As we launch into summer with its mix of vacations, leisure, and various ambitious projects, give some reflection to how summer serves the kingdom of God. My wi...