Weekend isn’t all about fun. Is it?
“I don’t want to get up. It’s too early.” I’ve gotten that a couple of times with my four kids. Unfortunately, they come at 10:30 or 11:00 IN THE MORNING. While it’s a proven fact teens do need more sleep [...]
Being a stepfather is tough, but worth it.
Many of you know that I was an instant 22-year-old father of three. This past Father’s Day was an amazingly emotional one for me. The three, now in their 30s, sent me this plaque that said, in essence, “Some say [...]
They’re addicted to their phone.
Is it an addiction, or an idol? An idol is anything we love more than God. It could be a phone, but it could also be a hobby, work, or even a person. When our grown kids have a phone [...]
I just want the laughter back
Proverbs 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” I don’t know about you, but I LOVE it when I see families having a great time laughing and playing together. There’s nothing [...]
I just don’t trust them anymore.
As parents, we all want our kids to be followers of Christ. We pray, trusting God with His perfect timing in that. In the meantime, teaching our kids about trust and truthfulness can help us point our kids to their [...]
My kids just don’t value money.
How can they if we don’t teach them? Proverbs 22:6 tells us to teach our kids the way they should go EARLY. Teaching them about money is no exception. First, give them an allowance. Teach them that EVERYTHING is God’s, [...]
Transgenderism—it’s everywhere!
It’s an issue that could be a lightning rod issue no matter how you respond. Depending on the state, you may be legally limited in what you can do publicly. But as a follower of Christ, our responsibility is to [...]
They only like chicken nuggets and mac ‘n’ cheese.
It’s dinnertime again, and you’ve worked hard to have a meal everybody likes. But little Snodgrass takes one look at it, and he immediately starts throwing a fit. Not only does he not want to eat it—he’s ready to chuck [...]
My kids are SO afraid of storms. What do I do?
I remember as a little boy doing everything I could to block out the noise. Cover my ears. I would rock back and forth in my bed, trying to drown out the scariness. Maybe you’re a family who, at the [...]
A pet or no pet? That is the question.
A lot of parents think that getting a family pet is going to help kids learn responsibility and love for animals. While that may be true in most cases, kids won’t learn anything if you don’t have a plan. So, [...]