10 Things I wish I’d known before 20 Years of Age

I did this talk for parents of students I pastor. There are many things I wished I known before I was twenty and here are the top ten.

Tuesday Talks for Parents of Teens: “Stay Beautiful!”

Click anywhere in the image to watch the video. Parents, I did this talk for the parents of the teens I pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit Missouri. My hope is this talk helps you have a really great conversation with your teenager about their walk with Jesus! Just for fun... you may …

Tuesday Talk with Tim: Should I let my teenage son or daughter attend a peaceful protest?

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Tuesday Talk for Parents

Having five kids, and also being a student pastor, has given me many experiences to share with others who are also raising families. Tuesdays Talks are for me to share with parents what I’ve observed, done well, and how I’ve blown it. This one is on the importance of having a mentor. Click the image …

Sledding Wisdom for Adults

We don't have snow in Kansas City at the moment but I do hope we get a little bit this winter. If you plan on hitting the sledding hills anytime soon, here are 13 key things I've learned from a former lack of wisdom. 1. Having a child "safety test" something you're contemplating is bad …

Potty Training Levi

Potty training a boy comes with difficulties but it's all a part of being a dad. A child learning to use said potty is not an automatic irradiation of child's reluctance in wiping own rear.