As the pastor of a church filled with young families I have a word for all of you regarding your children. Love them, just like they are and let them have their own personalities. Once you quit trying to mold them into your image it is amazing what they can teach you about life. Support them, make time, take time and live up every moment, time is but a vapor! When your kids are in high school you will look back and realize the things you thought were so important were all but a bump in the road. The one thing you will never get another chance at is spending time with your kids. In the church world there seems to be this constant groaning about kids having events on weekends. If you are part of my congregation know that I am in full support of your time on the field, in the gym, standing at fences of show rings, camping, and every thing in between. I pray that as your pastor I can equip you with the things you need to live a transformed life in church and out.
This is somewhat a confession, I have grumbled for years you see. My personality is that of someone who wants to make sure we are all rowing the same direction. Well, it appears someone..ehm..me has been rowing in the wrong direction so to speak. So, I will be on the sidelines, in the stands, on the fences and wherever our kids are participating as much as possible.
Let’s have an awesome school year, make memories, break records, and love others the way Jesus loves us!
Thoughts and observations on life. 
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