Tribal Notes are our “field notes”—shared with you from our journey and experience, living the principles and practices from “The Journey” guidebook.
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Deep Longing, And Christmas
Principle: Deep longing is equal to your hopeful anticipation.
Practice: Turn deep longings into prayer.
#046
When Family Prayers Get Dull
Principle: Our prayers mentor our children in how to pray.
Practice: Impromptu verbal communication with God.
#044
See As You Are Seen
Principle: Your family is intimately known by their Creator.
Practice: Listen to God about what they need for growth.
#043
Wisdom, Grief, & Divine Joy
Principle: To grow in wisdom as a parent, expect sorrow.
Practice: Steel your resolve for the journey ahead.
#041
Drawing Near
Principle: Draw near to God and He will be there.
Practice: Be with God in your daily routine. And when you forget…
#040
Simply Practice
Principle: Transform your home “into a palace”.
Practice: Attempt being present to God in your day.
#039
Because Of Your Investment
Principle: Exotic species are often less efficient.
Practice: Be wary of “reduced labor cost” in parenting.
#038
Publicly Waiting On God
Principle: Discipling children to “wait on God”.
Practice: Let your children take part in your disorientation.
#037
Create Or Consume
Principle: Fostering creativity in our children.
Practice: Three suggestions for a culture shift.
#036
Walking In Circles
Principle: Revisiting the same struggles is still progress.
Practice: Stop striving, and observe what God is up to.
#035
Return To The Story
Principle: “Telling the story” of being God’s People acts as an anchor.
Practice: In difficulty, invite your tribe to live the main story.
#034
Weaning and Walking
Principle: God distances from us to teach us.
Practice: Realize God is still with you, and exercise your freedom.
#033
Your Home. Your Skete.
Principle: Parenting is a training ground.
Practice: Re-envision your homelife.
#032
Unconditional Belonging
Principle: Children need to be told they will always belong.
Practice: Giving affirmation before they need it.
#031
Disorientation
Principle: Disorientation leads to new growth.
Practice: Keep watch for the new growth God is creating.
#030
Living The Story
Principle: Knowing the story helps ground children in it.
Practice: Cultivate a mindset of creating rather than destroying.
#029
As A Parent, Play.
Principle: Your creativity is a pleasure to your Father.
Practice: Try. Fail. And try again. Realize God is smiling.
#028
Tell Your Story
Principle: Life experiences offer deeper learning.
Practice: Share your faith story with your children.
#027