April Fools’ Day—some kids love it. Some hate being the target of practical jokes. Silly pranks, harmless jokes, a little fun. But let’s be honest… sometimes it crosses the line. So how do we guide our kids? First—laughter is a [...]
Our kids are adults. They have kids of their own. A lot of us dreamed about this. Happily married. Grandchildren. Utopia, right? Wrong. While our kids have good jobs, a spouse, and have those prized grandchildren we love, divorce, sickness, [...]
We’re all busy. Kids’ activities. Your activities. You feel more like a taxi service and juggler than a mom or dad. Adding one more thing seems overwhelming. Especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Mom and Dad, the only [...]
It’s still technically winter, right? Our kids are under our feet. They’re teasing each other. The bickering is exhausting. You’re feeling not only a tension headache coming on, but you’re about to get frustrated. Blowing your cool is NOT an [...]
Your oldest started talking right on time. Your second, early. But your third? She’s STILL not talking. Other than asking for a bottle or calling your name, it’s just gibberish. You encourage her. You coach her. Still, nothing. And then [...]
As we look around the world today, we’re seeing persecution against Christians. In China, churches are being closed. Believers—jailed. Evangelism for those under 18—prohibited. Yet Christians keep working. In the Middle East, Christians are beaten. Ostracized. Yet outreach continues there. [...]
Do you love your Bible? Most Christians will tell you they do, but did you know that 60% of Christians in the United States don’t read it? In an article in Christianity Today, Ed Stetzer tells us the biblical illiteracy [...]
Cara is a mom with four boys. She says, “Cost, time...no matter how you shake it, it’s a challenge.” She suggests one sport per kid per season. Even THAT’S expensive and time-consuming. She actually prays over her calendar every season, [...]
That comment came from a young person claiming to be a Christian. The adult who was the target of that criticism was a bit taken back by it. First, the accused was shocked that the person had said that about [...]
I just got off the phone with a woman who gave a generous gift to Keys for Kids Ministries. It didn’t match her other giving, so I called her to ask why. She’s a single mom. She never wanted divorce, [...]