“She’s just like you!” Yeah—isn’t that cool?
Many people say my youngest daughter and I are a lot alike. I’m not sure why, but we’re the kind of people who tell it like it is. You don’t typically have to try to figure out what we’re thinking. [...]
What are your plans after high school?
I’ve been talking with some parents of a senior in high school whose daughter probably isn’t going to go to college. Why? Well, the grades just aren’t there. Unfortunately, these two individuals were embarrassed and ashamed. And they said as [...]
At least I don’t need a massage.
That’s what I said as I stood up from my seat on an airplane recently. The three-or-so-year-old little boy sitting behind me decided to be an annoying little troublemaker on my flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago. I wish I [...]
My adult kids are just NOT living for the Lord.
This is tough. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your adult kids fail spiritually. I know first-hand. You feel like a failure, even though you KNOW it’s not your fault. Many of us believe our kids are saved, but just [...]
Why can’t I get good grades like Cassie?
Sibling rivalry can be debilitating for kids. They’re constantly reminded by their perceived failure at every report card or sporting event. Frankly, it can be difficult for parents, too. What do I mean? I know a family who has three [...]
Turn to the Old Testament book of…Hezekiah?
There are a lot of kids out there who don’t know anything about the Bible. Guess what? There are a lot of church kids who don’t know anything about the Bible, either. The reason? First, since the United States is [...]
Kids are suffering. How do you help your kids pray?
A lot of us want to protect our kids from the tragedies of life. It’s hard watching our kids process bad news for the first time. “Can flooding happen here? Are we going to have a hurricane?” You’re going have [...]
You’re not wearing those shoes—they have holes in them!
When have you EVER heard THAT come out of your child’s mouth? Believe it or not, a friend of mine posted a picture of some tattered gym shoes with the following: “So, parents ... say you have a son who’s in 3rd grade [...]
Why are you hanging out with adults?
That’s a frequent question my daughter gets when her friends discover how much time she’s spending with adults. Why does she do it? First, she seems to enjoy the attention these ladies give her. Secondly, a few of these gals are [...]
Don’t forget, your family wants to see you, too.
Our kids’ high school days are FULL of activities. Athletics, clubs, student council, music, and the list can go on and on. At church, there’s youth group, small group, worship team, babysitting, and more. It’s easy to lose those intimate moments [...]