My guess is we’re not modeling good communication skills for our kids. We have to be intentional about teaching them. What are they? Listening, non-verbal body language, and clear, pleasant speech. James tells us to “be quick to hear, slow to [...]
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (ESV). Those are powerful words from Romans 5:3. As parents, it’s tough watching our kids make mistakes, isn’t it? But the question is, “Would you rather have them make mistakes while they’re still living [...]
Blue hair. I don’t like it either. My problem is I don’t like any hair color that’s not “normal.” Question: is blue hair an essential, conviction, or a preference? Yeah, I went there, sorry. I’m speaking to the choir, though, [...]
Josh Havens, lead singer of The Afters, has struggles just like the rest of us. He’s not home sometimes. When he is, there can be distractions. “I realize I need to focus on staying in the moment. When my kids [...]
Your teen daughter sees videos mocking homemakers or glorifying high-powered careers. She asks, “Is it wrong to stay home with kids someday?” What a great opportunity to teach God’s view of purpose. Proverbs 31:27 says, “She watches over the affairs [...]
Have your kids ever said, “Please don’t post that”? Many parents feel proud of their kids’ accomplishments—and want to share them. But sometimes, we overshare. Proverbs 11:13 reminds us, “A trustworthy person keeps a confidence.” Kids deserve dignity, even online. [...]
“My teacher said I can be a girl if I want to.” That’s a confusing moment for any Christian parent—and your child. Start with truth. Genesis 1:27 says, “Male and female He created them.” God designed us purposefully. Science agrees. [...]
Our kids are growing up in a digital world—and even preschoolers can stumble onto sinful content with one wrong click. Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” But [...]
Ever hear your teen say, “Just five more minutes”? Before you know it, they’ve been scrolling for hours. Social media can steal time and change our kids if we’re not careful. As parents, our job is to help them set [...]
When I was a kid, I could cite the stats of the entire Detroit Tigers baseball team, but I wouldn’t sit down and study for a spelling test or get help with math. What is it about us guys that [...]