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Enjoying Grandchildren: Amazing Jewels in Our Crowns

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…)

Lifeschool 104: Sneaky Strategies For Raising Great Kids

Do you feel like it is difficult to carve out time specifically for your kids when your life is so busy? On this Episode, Caesar and Heath chat with Jay Payleitner–best-selling author and nationally recognized expert on parenting.

Discover how to make time to enter into your child’s world, no matter how busy your schedule may be. Get started now…

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Cubs’ World Series Win a Spiritual Experience?

My father and his father prayed for it often: “Please God, let the Chicago Cubs win the World Series…just this once!” But they never witnessed it in their lifetime. But I have. And so has my family.

And it was quite a spiritual experience!

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Is it wrong to pray for your favorite sports team to win? Is that a waste of God’s time or sacrilegious somehow?

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Mangled Steel, Broken Bones and An Open Heart

Tragedy, adversity or pain can often be our best tutor. No one (including myself) votes for these things to show up in life, but God has a way of loving us in the midst of these that can be life changing. Or at least life-adjusting.

A little over a week ago I was having a great day when calamity struck.

I was in Austin for a little work and a visit with my friends Brandon and Jen Hatmaker. (more…)

Simple Holiday Traditions Help Make For Remarkable Kids

The holidays are a time when the traditions we enjoy become more and more important with each passing year. And these traditions help shape our identity and how we live throughout the rest of the year as well.

Which of your holiday traditions have had the biggest positive impact in your family? (more…)