Leading short-term mission trips that do less harm and more good for orphans
Unfortunately, much of the short-term mission work done in the name of orphan care risks more hurt than help for the vulnerable children who feature as the objects and main characters of these trips. I’m grateful for others who have invested in research and gathered courage to call us to better work with orphans—work that can truly lead to justice and shalom.
4 ways to make this summer unforgettable for your family
We are determined to savor all that this summer holds. Which is one of the many reasons I wanted to read Chip Heath and Dan Heath’s new book, The Power of Moments.
Growing Young
When church is family: 4 ways to fuel warmth with young people
Young people are looking for churches that do not just declare that they are “like family,” but those who put family into action. Our first temptation will be to make warmth a program. It cannot be. This is good news, because it means you can begin to foster warmth in your congregation today—no board meetings required.
Leading short-term mission trips that do less harm and more good for orphans
Unfortunately, much of the short-term mission work done in the name of orphan care risks more hurt than help for the vulnerable children who feature as the objects and main characters of these trips. I’m grateful for others who have invested in research and gathered courage to call us to better work with orphans—work that can truly lead to justice and shalom.
Three reasons you shouldnt call your teenager a tech addict And five things you can do instead
You don’t need us to tell you that mobile devices are pervasive in our culture, specifically among teenagers. Roughly 3 out of 4 teenagers own a smartphone today in the US, granting unprecedented access to and constant contact with their peers and indeed the entire world.
Last week Common Sense Media released a comprehensive research brief on technology addiction among kids and teenagers. Addiction has been a buzzword swirling around young people and digital media for a while.
We’re as concerned as anyone about this at FYI.
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Phantom Community: Whats the Power of Talk in a Digital Age?
Jan 21, 2016 -
How can I help my family recover from a post-holiday digital tech hangover?
Jan 07, 2016 -
Should I Buy My Teen an Apple Watch for Christmas? 4 Questions to Consider
Dec 17, 2015 -
How do I help my 13-year-old with social media- without losing my mind?
Dec 10, 2015 -
Why technology is the one area of our family thats not fair
Dec 01, 2015
4 ways to make this summer unforgettable for your family
We are determined to savor all that this summer holds. Which is one of the many reasons I wanted to read Chip Heath and Dan Heath’s new book, The Power of Moments.
Neighboring well as an ethnic-specific church
For ethnic groups, the church can be a refuge of familiarity that a person of color needs in a community where they are often the minority. Being a good neighbor to the larger community can feel like a compromise to that safe space immigrants need to survive. But it becomes a discipleship issue when a church gives in to the temptation to be too settled and not risk venturing outside because it took so much work just to get to a stable place.
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When church is family: 4 ways to fuel warmth with young people
May 18, 2018 -
4 healing steps for leaders of color serving in white spaces
Apr 13, 2018 -
Guiding values for multicultural youth ministry
Mar 29, 2018 -
Our conversations about race can get better.
Jan 11, 2018 -
Processing racialized violence with students
Oct 13, 2017