Archive for 'family'
The Love and Respect Crazy Cycle
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by frank.
Over the last few weeks at Hope Summit we’ve been in a series of teachings called Modern Marriage. We’ve been looking at ancient truths from the Bible that stand the test of time, even in the context of a modern marriage. Last Sunday I spoke about the “crazy cycle” that marriages will end up in [...]
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Northern Minnesota Fun
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by frank.
We had some family fun with friends from church this week in Northern Minnesota at a beatiful camp called “Pine Haven Christian Assembly. Here are some photos of our time up at the lake… A BIG THANKS to all our new friends from Pine Haven for helping us have a great week!
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Confrontation Is Not A Bad Word
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by frank.
I’ve received many calls over the years from leaders in the church about conflict. Small group leaders, elders, key volunteers and staff will call and say, “Frank, my team/group is in complete turmoil.” I’ll often be silent for a minute or two and let them share and then I’ll be quiet for a moment and [...]
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10 Tips For Retirement
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by frank.
I have great respect for my parents. Every time I’ve observed them undertake a new challenge or a transition in life they have always put great thought into how they should proceed. Now that my Dad has been retired for a bit he sent me ten tips for making every penny count in retirement. It’s [...]
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When God Speaks To You
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by frank.
Does God speak to you? I think he does, and I think he uses people around us more than we give the “Big Guy” credit for. We often look at the Bible as a method that our creator uses to communicate (it is certainly the best place for us to get a glimpse into the [...]
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What You Miss When You Don’t Slow Down
Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by frank.
Every so often I have a conversation with my Dad that makes me think about my life and lessons I’m currently learning. During our morning coffee out by the pool he asked me what this time off has been teaching me. It took me a moment to answer but here is what I came up with, [...]
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We Made It!
Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by frank.
It took us a full two days but we made it to Florida! Unbelievable with two toddlers. The boys were so good through the whole trip. We kept their bellies full with McD’s and The Cracker Barrel and that seemed to keep them pretty happy. The postcard at the top of the post is an old [...]
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Road Trip!
Posted on 14. Jun, 2009 by frank.
After a great week with some of Shelli’s family we will be heading on a road trip! I am sure it will be quite an interesting time for us, as this will be the first one of its kind for our kids. Bringing two toddlers in the car to Florida will be quite the experience… [...]
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Daddy Got Mad…
Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by frank.
So I got home from work the other day and walked into the kitchen where my wife was giggling profusely. I shouldn’t have asked… but I did, “What’s so funny?” She quickly replied, “You will not believe the stories your son was telling at snack time, and to me during the whole ride home today. [...]
