Proverbs 22:6 reads, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” You can also read supporting verses about fathering as a mentor in Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 18:19, and Proverbs 13:24. Deuternomy 6:7 reads, “Impress them (the Commandments) on your children. Talk about them … Read more

Liv and I had the privilege to be interviewed by the Tango Family Initiative last week on Friday. This new private, non-profit group is currently conducting research to see what they can do to support and encourage “family champions” around the country. This research will be used to shape what the initiative does. Our names … Read more

Liv and I had Jacob to ourselves this morning while Emma was with her Grammies for a slumber party. It was the perfect time to tell our 8-year old boy about the birds and the bees. One may think that is too early, but Jacob has already had classmates talk to him about internet porn … Read more

I woke up this morning and noticed that Liv and I were holding hands, and I smiled. After 8 years of marriage, we still hold hands like when we were dating. I am very grateful for that. Zig Ziglar spoke to a Corpus Christi crowd last week at a “Get Motivated” business seminar. For those … Read more

My son is playing baseball this Fall. He’s only 8 years old playing with other 7 and 8 year old boys, and I am always amazed at how competitive many of the parents get. They scream at their kids when they make a mistake, tell them to play through the pain, and throw sportsmanship out … Read more

My story of how I came to Christ is a 12-month journey that begins with a firefight in Iraq, to the beating of looters in Baghdad, to sitting in church services in Georgia with Olivia, and FINALLY receiving Christ on a summer afternoon at Bay Area Fellowship then getting baptized a few weeks later. Before … Read more

Today was Day 1 of my home workout plan to get back into shape. The great and unexpected thing about today is that when I shared with my wife that I would be doing this my son, Jacob, jumped up and asked (begged) to work out with me on my first day. He’ll be turning … Read more

This was a sermon written by the late Pastor Brian Crown of Bay Area Fellowship. It was read by Senior Pastor Bil Cornelius at Pastor Brian’s funeral on June 16, 2009. The Five Inheritances We Receive In Heaven: 1. We get to be with God forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2. We will be completely changed … Read more

Last night, Liv and I were asked by family what the bible says about a woman’s role in marriage. It was an attempt get my wife to openly confirm that wives are to submit to their husbands, but we immediately followed with what the bible calls husbands to do for their wives offsetting the trap. We felt … Read more