Mark: I believe work is important and beneficial, but it isn’t a separated secular or sacred thing that our Christian community has made it out to be. However, work isn’t the end all to be all, so the balance is valuing Read More …
Our conversation continues as we focus on giving ourselves permission for ‘Me Time’… Mark: I’ve become more aware of the importance of ‘Me Time’. It may be more personality driven, but I definitely need time away from the kids and my Read More …
John: Besides making decisions together and balancing giving and getting, what other commitments are there between you and your spouse? Tonya: Because of our commitment to the Lord, we also believe in a commitment to grace and forgiveness. You are Read More …
John Gregory, Mark Stanifer and I continue discussing balance and how it applies in the married or single life. John: It seems there are two things to consider for keeping balanced in the marriage relationship. One, what do you individually Read More …
In a technology saturated society, how have you found balance as a family? Mark: We have taken a very conservative view. We are a homeschool family, so traditional pressures aren’t as strong for us. But I can’t say we’ve landed Read More …
2) How have you approached spiritual formation in your family that is balanced between legalism and “letting them find their way”? Tonya: As a home school mom I was with my kids A LOT! So walking the talk was important Read More …
John, Mark & Tonya continue their discussion, turning their attention to balance in the family! 1) What are the most important areas to maintaining balance in leading your family? John: To get the ball rolling here, the three things that Read More …
Several years ago while I was still in seminary, I listened to a traveling evangelist share this story at a conference. He said he had been doing extensive travel and was home for two days in between two, weeklong trips. Read More …
