Chutes and Ladders: Handling Life’s Ups and Downs

Game of Life: Winning at Home, Work, and Life

Chad Hovind
September 6, 2026

What if the board games you grew up with could help you grow as a parent today? In the Game of Life Series, we’ll use familiar games to learn more about everyday parenting and together build essential life skills. Each week highlights a classic game—and core questions families face all the time:

  • Am I using my words wisely?
  • Can I handle life’s ups and downs with grace?
  • Am I chasing what truly matters—or getting stuck on what doesn’t?
  •  Am I building something that will last, or something unstable?

While the games are nostalgic and playful, the lessons you’ll glean from this series will be formative, practical, and deeply relevant—helping parents reflect on the patterns they practice and the habits they pass on to their children.

This series is designed to shape real life at home, giving families tools to build strong relationships, resilient faith, and lasting values—one move at a time. 

Songs This Sunday

  • Another Tricky Day: The Who
  • By Your Side: Tenth Avenue North