Just like adults kids have bad days too
Not too long ago, my daughter had a string of really bad days. Over a short span, she got sick, she fell on a wet floor and hurt her knee, and she made some poor choices that made her life [...]
When is fear a friend to our kids?
There’s a Proverb that reads, “By the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil” (Proverbs 16:6 RSV). The fear of the Lord is often defined as our awareness that God is constantly watching us in love and evaluating our [...]
Are you allowing your kids to grow?
Have your teenagers made mistakes? It’s a dumb question, isn’t it? Of course they have—but have you gotten over it? I was sitting on the couch talking with my daughter, asking her what she thought I should talk about next [...]
What are you learning from your kids?
There are times when we hope our kids learn valuable lessons. They do something wrong, or they find themselves in situations where they have a decision to make. But, have you ever wondered if God allows your kids to go [...]
Sharing the gospel with your kids
When was the last time you shared the gospel with your children? Yes, I realize they hear about Christ all the time in church, but have you taken the time to walk them through the Romans Road? What’s the Romans [...]
Are you a good example to your kids?
As parents, we’re not perfect. We’re sinful, just like every other human being. But are we good examples to our kids? There are parents who fight in front of kids regularly, but they resolve their fights in front of kids, [...]
How’s your relationship with your grandkids?
I remember quite clearly the times I spent with my paternal and maternal grandparents. One set of grandparents helped me learn to swim, fish, and taught me the importance of helping others, while the other set of grandparents taught me [...]
Destroying your kids without even trying!
There are a lot of ways we can do that, isn’t there? The one thing I struggle with? I show displeasure regularly. I don’t want to, but often when I see or hear things that violate our rules, I get [...]
Are we teaching our kids to be moral or godly?
What kind of kids are you trying to raise? I’m sure most of us would say both. We all want moral kids who love the Lord, but what are we teaching them that would lead them to the conclusion that [...]
Do you have the best-looking grandchildren?
You may think you have the best-looking grandkids, but unfortunately my wife and I do—they’re the smartest too. Being proud of your grandkids comes with the territory, doesn’t it? We love them beyond words, right? But if your grandkids are [...]