Are your kids struggling in school?
I’ve had it both ways in my family. One of my kids could have taught her Earth science class and was an amazing tutor in math, but another one of my kids struggled at every turn. Both kids raised the [...]
Don’t let your kids divide and conquer you.
Deep down, our kids really want Mom and Dad to be in love and on the same page. But, sometimes, they test us. They go to one or the other and complain about our spouses. Don’t get mad, though. Listen. [...]
Give gifts to our kids.
Kids are going to love this one, aren’t they? Jesus tells us parents, “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts [...]
Do you expect good or bad things from your kids?
In your parenting, do you find yourself generally expecting your kids to behave poorly? Do you assume the worst? Or do you assume that they’ll do well and are actually surprised and saddened when they fail to do their best? [...]
Is it possible to have too many toys?
Remember the rich young ruler in the Bible? He asked Jesus, “What do I have to do to be saved?” Jesus was emphatic—He said, “Sell all your possessions and give to the poor and follow me.” Well, the rich young [...]
Are you keeping score?
Picture this. You get home from work. Your kids didn’t take care of the dishes, forgot to take their laundry to their room, and left crumbs in your La-Z-Boy. What?! They didn’t do their homework, either? Well, now you’re really ticked. [...]
Want to know what your kids hate?
I asked one what they disliked most about their parents. First, she said, “Well, I like my parents.” Then she said, “But it does drive me crazy when they tell me we’re going to do something like go to an amusement [...]
Planning a wedding. . .or a marriage?
There sure are a lot of TV shows about weddings out there: Say Yes to the Dress, Married by Mom and Dad, Bridezilla, 90 Day Fiancé, etc. It seems weddings are on the brain these days. People spend thousands of dollars to put [...]
Are you a frustrated single parent?
If it’s any consolation, I’ve been a married frustrated parent when it comes to my kids. But, if you’re single and you’re facing these kids by yourself, my heart goes out to you. In a marriage, you’ve got backup. If I [...]
Would you invite evil into your home?
When we’re tempted by the enemy to disobey God, it’s helpful to consider our individual sins’ impact on our entire families. Like a stack of dominoes, my failure can lead to difficult temptations for my family. When we’re getting hammered [...]