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Faith, Family, Parenting

4 Crucial Questions Regarding Our Responsibility to the Next Generation

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Mike Livingstone

An old photograph sits in a frame on my desk. Taken in 1959 when I was barely a year old, the black and white photo is of my father sitting at his desk in the pastor’s study. Visible on the … Continue reading 4 Crucial Questions Regarding Our Responsibility to the Next Generation

Family

4 reasons to consider adoption

November 17, 2014April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

Not everyone should adopt, but more should than do. I could list numerous reasons to consider adoption, but here are my top 4: 1. 153,000,000 orphans worldwide. We should not think the orphan crisis is not just an issue for the … Continue reading 4 reasons to consider adoption

Church, Faith, Family, Missions, Parenting

5 reasons we pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes as a family

November 4, 2014October 19, 2020 Mike Livingstone

My favorite time of year has arrived. Football season is in full swing. College basketball is gearing up. The air is turning crisp. The leaves are turning. The holidays are just around the corner. That can mean only one thing: … Continue reading 5 reasons we pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes as a family

Faith, Family

17 things to pray for your children

October 26, 2014April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

I pray daily for my children. To be honest, though, my prayers too often fall short. They fall short because they focus only on immediate concerns, like behavioral issues, a good day at school, or good health. There’s nothing wrong … Continue reading 17 things to pray for your children

Faith, Family

A father’s influence on his child’s perception of God

October 15, 2014April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

“God’s favorite color is blue,” she said matter-of-factly. “Why?” “Because that’s my Daddy’s favorite color.” I wonder what other characteristics of mine my 5-year-old daughter has projected on God. I wonder if she would say … “God is kind, because … Continue reading A father’s influence on his child’s perception of God

Family

Everyone needs a cheerleader

June 27, 2014April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

Mercy found a couple of cheerleading pompoms at the Goodwill store this week. When I came home from work I was greeted with an enthusiastic cheer—“Yea, Daddy! Yea, Daddy!” The next morning I had a cheerleader as I brushed my … Continue reading Everyone needs a cheerleader

Family

Words Matter

March 31, 2014April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

Early this morning, Mercy walked into our bedroom, stood beside our bed, and started talking. Are you wearing socks? I’m wearing pink. Pink’s my favorite. Do you like pink? What’s you favorite color? Look, I’m combing your hair. This is … Continue reading Words Matter

Family

The words every daughter needs to hear from her dad

December 19, 2013April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

I read somewhere that the average four year old asks over 400 questions a day. If true, my child is above average. Her favorite word lately is Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? One of our recurring conversations yesterday started like … Continue reading The words every daughter needs to hear from her dad

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4 ways to be a hero to your kids

December 12, 2013April 29, 2015 Mike Livingstone

“That’s my Daddy. He’s tall.” And strong and handsome. And a good dancer. A good smiler and a good laugher. That’s me, through the eyes of my four-year-old daughter. My little girl wants and needs a hero; I’m it. Meg … Continue reading 4 ways to be a hero to your kids

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The flavors of the heart: raising kids in a racially prejudiced world

December 4, 2013May 31, 2020 Mike Livingstone

“Do you want to be chocolate?” This was Mercy’s question to me. Mercy is our Ethiopian born, adopted daughter and she’s quick to tell you she’s chocolate and mommy and daddy are vanilla. “OK,” I said, not sure where this … Continue reading The flavors of the heart: raising kids in a racially prejudiced world

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