Why every parent should attend Confident Christianity
There are those moments, and this is one of them, that you ask yourself, “Should I really promote myself or not?” I have come to the conclusion that suggesting that all parents attend Confident Christianity is not really promoting myself, but rather promoting Truth, AND … Read More
Southland Worship – Together We Run
At Southland we have learned and experienced the tremendous value and importance of the Body of Christ. Individually we are only one part of the Body, but when each part take ownership for their role in unity with the other parts and under the headship of Jesus, the church … Read More
Conquering a lack of confidence in prayer
The very first Prayer Summit that I attended, I sat with Carla Fontaine, one of Grace Fast’s main leaders on her Prayer Team. Of course I hoped to receive some deep insight for her from the Lord that night as we listened in prayer. As … Read More
Trusting God with our Kids
My heart was racing, my chest pounding, I couldn’t breathe. For a moment it felt like time had stopped. “Get up, please get up,” I prayed, as I saw my son lying lifeless on the floor of the gymnasium. “Jesus, please help him get up!” … Read More
We are all the least of these
Tara and I have six kids. To explain that I need to use categories that I really hate; terms like adopted, foster, biological as if that makes a difference, which it doesn’t, all our kids are simply our kids. God has clearly called us, the … Read More
Teaching listening prayer to children (part 1 of many…)
“How do I teach listening prayer to my child?” This is a question that I have heard over and over again in the past few years, most often from parents of elementary school kids. It can be very challenging to know how to answer because … Read More
The Top Ten Things YOUR Parents Did Right!
Today I preached a message about the top ten things my parents did right when I was growing up (with supporting roles from my grandparents). Here they are again! My parents let me destroy my room (it was an invitation to be me!) My parents … Read More
Helping kids to pray out loud
As a kid I was nicknamed “La p’tite souris” (aka: The little mouse”) because I was so shy and quiet all the time. How do we teach kids to pray out loud with their voices if they avoid speaking altogether? I didn’t outgrow my shy quiet … Read More
Living The Jesus Life
There is a certain way of living that you could call “The Jesus Life.” What does that mean? Aren’t you sometimes amazed by what High School students can accomplish in 24 hours. I have seen them go to school, come home, go to work, go … Read More
Middle School Set Free! Report
Wow! Every year, after every retreat, I am blown away! We had a great weekend at the Middle School Set Free! Retreat with over 150 students joining us to learn about meeting and experiencing God. I hope you’ll get a chance to connect with your child about their … Read More
How To Help Kids
Trust The Bible
A short time ago, Monique Desorcy, Southland’s Children’s Ministry Pastor sent me an email explaining that a grade 3 girl had approached her and asked “What do you say to a boy when he asks you: ‘how do you know the Bible is true?’” What … Read More
A Media Challenge! (part 1)
“Dad, can we watch a clip?” came a 6 year old voice, spoken with as much enthusiasm and eye fluttering as possible, and sent on a mission by her three older siblings to suck me in. “Not today,” I replied. I was feeling strong today, … Read More
Church Renewal
For Your Family
I think that most people who have attended Southland for any amount of time understand what we mean when we talk about the need for personal spiritual renewal. In fact, people often find that once they realize their need for renewal, they realize they have … Read More
Renewal For
Future Generations
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So he built an altar there to the LORD who had appeared to him. Genesis 12:7 (HCSB) For some reason while I was spending time in the Bible the … Read More
God told you what?!
A few weeks ago my son ordered something online. In his enthusiasm for it to arrive he decided to do listening prayer to ask Jesus when it would come in the mail. He proudly announced to me that God told him that his parcel would … Read More