This is a list of recent blog posts which I found interesting. That I found them interesting doesn’t mean I necessarily agree with or endorse all of the ideas presented in the posts, but that I found them to be intriguing and thought-provoking. They may benefit you as you prayerfully consider your area of shepherding and stewardship, which has been given to you in trust by the Lord. (They are listed in no particular order of interest.) Please post your comments to discuss  any article that strikes your interest. If you have recent blog posts to nominate, please send the link and your reasons for nominating that post to .

A black book or a black phone?

Dads and Moms, you would not believe how much you impact your children, even without realizing it!

What captures the attention of toddlers and infants most at Disneyworld? The costumes? The animations? The rides? The toys? Nope, none of these things. It’s their parents cellphones!

What Every Husband Should Know About Stay-at-Home Moms

"Every husband should know that stay-at-home moms wage epic battles against chaos."

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Being a Dad

"Before I became a dad, I thought I would be a pretty good dad. After all I grew up in a nice, Christian home, I read a few parenting books, and heard quite a few messages on biblical parenting. So I was set. The kids I would raise would be fortunate to have me as their father."

When Are We Going to Grow Up? The Juvenilization of American Christianity

This article challenged me. I pray it challenges you as well. Isn't it about time that you grew up into your faith?

How Geniuses Think

In contrast, geniuses think productively, not reproductively. When confronted with a problem, they ask "How many different ways can I look at it?", "How can I rethink the way I see it?", and "How many different ways can I solve it?"

Grant on the Edge

Great article on how one civil war general stayed in the fight even when he was discouraged. Men, pay attention to the example of this great general and marshal yourself accordingly!

Four Reasons to Sing This Weekend

This weekend I, like many of you, am going to church. And while I’m there, I anticipate doing a number of things, not the least of which is sing. I’m going to sing, by God’s grace, loudly. But it’s a bit strange when you think about it, right? A bunch of people gathered together to sing? Not something many others do in other settings. So here are 4 reasons to break out in song this weekend...