As a group, we parents love to get stuff done. We are do-ers, builders, occasionally over-achievers, and constant caretakers. We are all overdue for a break. We might have our go-to ways of relaxing and rejuvenating our bodies (like sleeping in or working out), but what do we do when our souls are parched...
Thank you, Dads.
“I had one biological dad. He was great. I miss him terribly. There have been other dads, though, who had an impact on me over the years. They were not my dad, but they were a gift. I propose this Father’s Day that we thank the dads who guided us, endured our youthfulness, and...
The Value of a Gap Year
When it comes to their future after high school, young people have a dizzying array of choices and options made available to them, and with so many choices, anxiety levels can increase. One way to give young people the time and the space to understand their unique purpose and identity as they grow into...
Invite Your Kids into a Relationship with God
In this episode of the Parenting Pathway Podcast, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl and High School Ministry Pastor Nathan Kocurek dig into the topic of inviting our kids into a relationship with God. How do we inspire our kids to love God? It can’t be something we push, demand, or discipline to achieve. This is...
Stories From the Workbench—An Interview with Pastor Dave Carl
We are excited to introduce you to Family and Children's Ministry Pastor Dave Carl and his Stories From the Workbench. Pastor Dave has a gift for storytelling. The magic he has created in his workshop will touch all generations. We recently sat down with Pastor Dave to learn more about his passion for his...
Please: Don’t Be the World’s Best Dad
As we approach Father's Day, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl challenges our view of the World's Best Dad and asks you to consider being "a Pretty Good Dad" instead. “If you were to come across The Best Father in the World, would you be able to identify him in the wild? I have never...
The Thing About Forgiveness
In this episode of the Parenting Pathway Podcast, pastors Dave Carl and Nathan Kocurek discuss the challenging nature of forgiveness. Listen as they ask questions and discuss what’s standing in the way of accepting forgiveness from God. As parents, we need to surrender and embrace God’s forgiveness before we can invite our kids to receive...
Navigating Sexuality and Pornography
In this Parenting Pathway class, we invited counselor and life coach Sydney Squires from Lifeologie Counseling in Frisco to lead us in a discussion about sexuality and pornography. Because of her own life experience and the work she does professionally, Sydney is uniquely qualified to help us as Christian parents talk about these topics with...
A Good Marriage and A Healthy Family
"On the path to a good marriage and a healthy family, I feel like a pioneer on a long wagon train journey to Oregon. As I look forward, I see good country ahead, and yet I know that there are hidden dangers." This week on the blog, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl shares some...
Freedom To Follow Christ
In this week’s return to the Parenting Pathway Podcast, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl invites Elementary Ministry Leader Barbara Deatherage to share her struggle to overcome a lifelong battle with legalism and redefine what it means to be a follower of Christ....
The Singular Purpose of Christianity
In this week’s episode of the Parenting Pathway podcast, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl and High School Ministry Associate Pastor Nathan Kocurek discuss a topic many have wrestled with but usually don't want to say out loud for fear of being judged: What is the purpose of Christianity? ...
Stuff My Dad Said, Part 2
Most of us will be in some form of leadership as adults. This is a very tricky position to be in, and failure can come in a thousand different ways. Despite the stakes being quite high, most of us are thrown into leadership before we get any instruction on how to do it well....