“Who am I?” That question starts long before the teen years. Today’s kids are forming their identity through YouTube, friends, and yes—even cartoons. But the world doesn’t get to define our kids—God does. Psalm 139:14 says, “I praise You because [...]
Babies don’t understand doctrine. But they absorb everything. Your tone. Your attitude. Your values. What’s important. That’s why it’s vital to start planting biblical truth early. Sing Bible songs. Read Scripture at bedtime. Talk about Jesus often. Don’t wait until [...]
The last thing we would ever want to see is our kids homeless. We’ve allowed our kids to return home for a season to get back on their feet. When is it too long? In my opinion, when our kids [...]
It’s hard when our kids reach adulthood. Especially if they still live at home. When do we cut the strings? Some say, “Well, when you’re 18, you’re out of here!” Others, they just don’t want it to end. But when there [...]
You love your kids, but sometimes it feels like you’re from different worlds. They’re into anime, gaming, fashion—you’re…not. So how do you connect? Start with what does matter: relationship. Your calling isn’t to be their best friend—it’s to love and [...]
We often think lust is only a “boy issue,” but let’s not kid ourselves—girls struggle too. It may show up differently: emotional fantasies, obsession over attention, or romantic content. Lust is still sin. 2 Timothy 2:22 says, “Flee youthful passions [...]
Let’s be honest—boys today are bombarded with sexual images. And lust? It’s a battle. But parents, this isn’t just about saying “don’t look.” It’s about shaping their hearts. Jesus said in Matthew 5:28, “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully [...]
Have your kids picked up some language that makes your skin crawl? It’s everywhere—school, online, even among friends. But God’s Word says our words matter. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but [...]
You found out your teen’s been drinking. Now what? Don’t ignore it. Lovingly confront it. Consequences are important—but so is grace. Talk about why it’s wrong: not just because it’s illegal, but because it’s dangerous and dishonoring to God. Ephesians [...]
An anonymous parent wrote to me a few weeks ago. She said every time she picks up her daughter from work or school, her daughter would complain about her job, coworkers, or even her friends at school. It was a constant [...]