Sometimes mental health is the thing that gets pushed away, an afterthought, almost judgmental in some ways. “If he (she) only trusted Jesus more, all would be well.” “If he (she) read the Bible more, they would be fine.” There are many other phrases that we could put in this spot. And while trusting Jesus…
Loving Our Kids in 2020
I believe all parents want to love and raise their kids well. Our desire is to give them the best, provide wonderful opportunities for them to experience, and face each challenge with care and love. Parents often seek out many resources: books, podcasts, trainings, many tools. It can become overwhelming and bring to mind all…
Social Media Addictions
As a child, I learned quickly that jokes and nicknames were a part of our everyday life and identity as the Johnson family. The name that stuck with my dad, Leighton, was that he was “late-a-ton.” Many of my memories as a middle schooler were staying late at church, waiting in a parking lot, or…
Looking for a New Read for the New Year?
Google “Leadership Books” and you will find that there are over 15,000 books on leadership. The question to ask yourself is: Which books have the most to offer in order to develop me into a better leader? If you have ever seen the many overflowing bookshelves in my office, you know I love to read!…
Significance of Christmas
Every year as December approaches the call goes out among Christians to remember the “real reason for Christmas.” As television specials about Rudolph, Frosty and The Grinch are joined with songs about rocking around the Christmas tree and grandma getting run over by reindeer, it is easy to feel like Jesus’ birth gets lost in…