Life is busy and our kids grow up (super) fast! As parents, we wonder if we’re developing the hearts of our kids in ways that will secure our relationship with them, and help them develop meaningful relationships in the future. In this episode of Lifeschool, Caesar shares with us how intentional daddy-daughter dates has proven to be one of the most valuable things he has ever done with his daughters.
Here is my suggested Top 20 Missional Books List…right now. By the way…I see everything as mission! I could have listed a lot more in each category, but these will keep you busy for a while. Some are classics; some are newer on my list.
I am not 100% in agreement with every word in every book. But I have found all of these to be informative, challenging and very helpful in causing me to think and consider new ways of “being” and living. These books are not all by Christian authors; don’t let that hinder your mining for gold here.
I have put these books under categories of life and growth that are important to me, and maybe you too. I try to read a new book in each category every year. (more…)
Proverbs 17:6 says, “Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged.” If you follow my blog or podcast, you may have already heard that last December Tina and I became grandparents for the first time. I’d like you to meet the first jewel in our grand-parenting crown.
This is our grandson, Patton Douglas Dillard. He’s the newest member of Team K, in the more recently established Dillard Division.
In so many ways we feel re-born and renewed by this amazing little man. It has been striking to us how much love one new life can bring into your heart and family. All of Team K is crazy in love with you buddy! (more…)
Discover how to make time to enter into your child’s world, no matter how busy your schedule may be. Get started now…
I’ve heard it said that religion is a set of practices and beliefs–a system–of pursuing and maintaining a relationship with God.
Ok, sounds technically right… (more…)
Good friends of mine, Greg and Mary, came to faith and become part of our community a few years back. They pretty immediately began to loop others into this life with us as they learned to live as full-time missionaries. One of the very first families that Greg and his wife Mary began to invite into their lives was a 16-year-old girl named Kirstan and her widowed mother, Julianna. They had a pretty rough story. (more…)
