When my daughters asked for grace after getting into trouble, it reminded me of an important lesson: forgiveness doesn't always remove consequences. In this letter, I reflect on repentance, responsibility, and why loving discipline is not opposed to God's grace.

“The love of Christ compels us.” Those words have changed the way I think about fatherhood. In this letter to my daughters, I reflect on the times I used fear instead of love, what Scripture teaches about discipline, and how the grace we've received in Christ should transform the way we treat others.

Sometimes we make plans, work hard, and discover that the direction we've chosen isn't where we want to go. In this letter to my daughters, I reflect on the importance of discipline, knowing when to change course, and understanding that changing your mind doesn't always mean you've failed.

When my daughter came to me in tears after a friend told her she was hated, I was reminded of how deeply words can wound. In this letter, I reflect on forgiveness, taking responsibility for our own mistakes, and learning to recognize when someone is treating us unfairly.

When my four-year-old daughter discovered that someone had to lose at musical chairs, she thought it was terribly unfair. What began as a simple bedtime game became a lesson about disappointment, celebrating others, and learning to get back up and try again.

There will always be someone ahead of you. Someone seemingly more successful, more accomplished, or further along in life. In this letter to my daughters, I reflect on the dangers of comparison, the importance of contentment, and why life isn't a race we need to win.