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INTENTIONAL FAMILIES: Encourage Open and Honest Communication This is the eighth weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining three weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a…

A Chaplain’s Prayer Loving God, on days like this we find ourselves griped by fear and anxiety.  Coronovirus and its knock-on effects drain us.  The stress of it all exceeds our normal capacity to cope, and we anxiously wonder, “How much longer?  What else is coming?” I am reminded of Jesus’ response to the apostles…

Over several years now, a debate has persisted regarding the perceived value of Regional versus National accreditation. While a case could be made for differences between the two types, such as the location of institutions, academic focus, and governance, little difference existed in quality. Unfortunately, the perceived difference in quality has resulted in years of…

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES: Ask for Forgiveness This is the seventh  weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining four weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision, make…

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES: Control Pace of Life This is the sixth weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining four weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision,…

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES: Manage-Limit Media Intake This is the fifth weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining five weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision, make…

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES This is the fourth weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining eight weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision, make purposeful choices, and…

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES This is the third weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We continue addressing each of ten tenets over the remaining eight weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision, make purposeful choices, and…

Intentional Families I: This is the second weekly reflection in a series on “Forming Intentional Families.” We will be addressing each of ten tenets over the coming ten weeks. The producers of this program wisely wrote, “Intentional means that we do more than just react to life. Instead, we must create a vision, make purposeful…

Intentional Families There is probably little that is more important to living the Christian life than our family interactions. A local church in my hometown is addressing this by beginning a program called “Intentional Families.” I want to share with you the Ten Tenets of this program. 1. Set family priorities. 2. Share family meals.…