by bradhuebert | Dec 24, 2012 | Christmas, Faith, family, geek, Jesus Christ, parenting, theology, Uncategorized
My biggest issue with Santa Claus is simple. But before I critique the bulging philanthropist, let me defend him for a minute. Really. Because I think most Christians attack him unfairly. Most Christians’ biggest issue with Santa Claus Here it is: Santa Claus...
by bradhuebert | Sep 1, 2012 | family, geek, movies, parenting, Uncategorized
Six or seven years ago I was supposed to be putting the kids to bed and made a video instead. Heh...
by bradhuebert | Jun 19, 2012 | Faith, family, geek, movies, parenting
I recently watched The Road. You should, too. That is, if you’re a movie person. If you’re repulsed by movies with disturbing content, you should pass. (No, I haven’t read the book. Bad me).You should also know there are spoilers in this review if...
by bradhuebert | Mar 15, 2012 | evaluation, parenting, social media
My oldest two kids (ages 12 and 15) are on Facebook. Why have I let them use it? Two reasons: 1. Youth Group at our church. Our Youth Pastor has embraced Facebook as a basic fact in the life of a teenager and uses it to communicate with kids about Youth Group related...
by bradhuebert | Feb 7, 2012 | community, evaluation, Leadership, marriage, Ministry, parenting, vision
In their landmark book “Made To Stick” Chip and Dan Heath unpack what they call “the curse of knowledge.” It’s describes how knowing something causes us to forget what it felt like to not know it. You know? My kids display the curse of...
by bradhuebert | Dec 31, 2011 | Faith, marriage, parenting, relationships, spiritual growth
The older I get, the more courage is required of me. Have you noticed that? What scared the pants off you earlier in life seems laughable now compared to what you’re facing today. It reminds me of how jarring the arrival of our first child was. Our whole world...