Avuncular Advice: Be Curious

Sometimes a child will be drawn to the advice of an uncle, instead of that of a father, largely stemming from more familiarity with the parent, while the uncle's kindly advice seems new or different, even if it is not. It’s our function and purpose in life to discern good decisions, so we must be constantly prepared to ask questions and seek the truth. Be curious!

Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.