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Awareness by JD Rienow

OK, proud dad moment here. My 12 year old son, JD, wrote this poem a couple of weeks ago about a little talked about Christian virtue — Awareness. I will be happy to pass any comments you have on to him. Awareness Her kindness is incomparable. She brings people out of...

Time for a Challenge

In our home, turning 13 is a big deal. We view it, in some ways, as the transition from childhood to adulthood. In centuries past this was more true than it is today, as we have sadly extended “childhood” under the guise of “adolescence” well...
The Secret to a Thankful Heart

The Secret to a Thankful Heart

Thanksgiving was just about one week ago. For most of us, “thankfulness” comes a little easier on that day. After all, that is what the holiday is all about! Perhaps you even sat around your dinner table and shared with friends and family, “What are...

Mission Singapore: Day 3

God continues to bless our journey and our mission. Our brothers and sisters in Christ here have shown us tremendous hospitality. The food has been delicious. Although I had a funny experience at lunch today. I was served what looked like a bowl of soup, and told it...

Mission Singapore: Day 1

What an honor to be here! I left Chicago Monday 500pm and arrived in Singapore on Wednesday at 1230pm. God is doing amazing things here in giving churches a vision for family ministry. I was invited to join an amazing team led by Ben and Jennifer Freudenberg, along...

Why Living Together Will Wreck Your Relationship

One of the most common, but flawed reasons people get married is because they feel they are “compatible.” Couples are even encouraged to live together in order to discover this mystery of relationship compatibility. Tragically, 80% of couples who live together before...

A Tribute to My Wife – One Amazing Volunteer

One Amazing Volunteer By Rob Rienow Visionary Family Ministries www.VisionaryFam.com May 2011 This is a tribute to my wife Amy. In particular, I want to praise her for being such an amazing volunteer. It astounds me how she serves in so many different ministries. She...