The Family That Plays Together Stays Together

By Jim Burns · July 14, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Emerging Adults, Entertainment, Family Activities, Family Life, Guest Posts, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Teen Behaviors, Values, Well-Being

Mike Yaconelli was a major influence in my life and a great friend. I love this story from his book Dangerous Wonder. Seventeen years is…

Do You Have A Supportive, Spiritual Accountability Relationship?

By Jim Burns · July 7, 2025

Published in Families, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Disicpleship, Finances, Friendships, Leadership, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Values, Well-Being

Do You Have a Supportive, Spiritual Accountability Relationship? Life is difficult, and living out a vibrant, contagious faith is not easy. I find that parents…

Don’t Give Up

By Jim Burns · July 7, 2025

Published in Church Leaders, Families, Spiritual Life

A consistent, faithful person is the one who gets more accomplished over the long haul.

Who is that Stranger in My House?

By Jim Burns · July 1, 2025

Published in Church Leaders, Families, Adolescence, Parenting

A primer on the changes teens go through during the life-stage we call “adolescence” and how parents and church leaders can help kids make the transition from childhood to adulthood.

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