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Just a little something to think about…

“As you examine your life, is there more evidence for the existence of Santa Clause than there is for the existence of Jesus?” ~ Sprad

Here are a few post”s that will help you keep the right focus during the Holidays…

• Jesus Is Dead & Santa Clause Is Alive
• 10 Gifts To Give Your Step Kids This Christmas
• Giver?  Taker?  20 Gifts Your Kids Can And Should Give
• Growing Generosity In Your Kids At Christmas
• Stupid EpicParent Christmas Post
• Give The Gift Of Honor This Christmas

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I am freaking blessed!!

Yep!!  That’s right!

As I glance over my shoulder and see all the opportunities God has placed in my path, I am truly blown away!  I have had the honor of praying with addicts, preaching to thousands, teaching little ones, and walking with people through hell and back! (more…)

I want to take this post to introduce you to my great friend, Alan Danielson.  Alan and I worked side by side at LifeChurch.tv, based out of Oklahoma City.  He is an incredible man, loving husband, and he is truly an epicparent!

Alan has written a book called, “CHRISTMAS REBOOT E BOOK:  Reawakening The Holiday”.  This is a family devotional book that will help the entire family walk through the story of Jesus together.

CHRISTMAS REBOOT E BOOK:

• Involves the entire family
• Is relational and creates space for conversation
• Brings a Jesus focus to the holidays
• Is applicable to young kiddos
• Has a creative approach
• Is interactive

You guys should check it out, Team Sprad is walking through Christmas Reboot this holiday!  Thanks Alan for doing such a great job!

So here is where you can find Alan & Christmas Re-boot.

• Alan on Facebook
• Follow Alan on Twitter
• Alan’s Blog
• Purchase CHRISTMAS REBOOT

Do you have a family Christmas devotional that you would recommend?

This last week I had the unique opportunity of live blogging for the D6 Conference.  It was a true honor to meet other family bloggers, speakers, and authors that all have the same driving passion!  During the conference I was able to snag a few minutes with Brian Haynes. Brian is the Senior Pastor of Bay Area First Baptist Church as well as the author of “The Legacy Path”.  “The Legacy Path” is a strategy that is designed to inseparably link church and home to equip the generations.

So when Brian and I were able to get a few minutes together, the question I asked him was… (more…)

I had the honor of hearing David Platt speak at the D6 Conference yesterday.  David is the pastor of The Church At Brook Hills as well as the author of Radical.  If you have not read Radical, it is a must read, and beware…you will never be the same again!

I have never heard Platt speak before, but he wrecked my comfortable little world and has made me re-think the EpicParent vision!

Here are my 3 take aways from Platt’s talk.

Parents must… (more…)

It was around 4:45 PM on Tuesday, August 30th…

I was running errands while my oldest son, Coletrain, was at football practice and I had this overwhelming feeling of darkness, pain, and sadness overcame me.  I have never felt anything quite like this before, but it really shook me. (more…)

I want to challenge all parents, leaders, ministers and volunteers  to join me at the D6 conference this year!

So what exactly is the D6 Conference? (more…)