I’m a hypocrite, my kids hate me.
It can be challenging to lead our families when we wrestle with sin. Start at 1 John 1:9. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." [...]
It’s one of the most forgotten days of the year.
Father’s Day. Yep, it’s one of the most forgotten holidays. One survey says 32% of fathers polled say their kids have completely forgotten about Father’s Day at least once. And even when we are remembered, we get things like painted [...]
He just has no desire to read the Bible.
That’s okay. Encourage him to LISTEN to the Bible. We want our Christian young men to lead, but they can’t effectively do it without the Bible. Challenge them to read or listen to it daily because God’s Word is a [...]
He lost his temper again!
I was that little boy. How can we help our kids control their anger? First, teach them the wisdom of Proverbs 14:29, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." Help them understand that patience [...]
I don’t think you should wear that.
Daughters, modesty, and femininity. It can be a challenge in a culture that often promotes immodest clothing choices. So, how can we guide our daughters in this area? Emphasize the importance of modesty as a reflection of their inner beauty [...]
It’s not MY fault, he looked at me.
Some kids can tend to blame others for their mistakes and failures. As Christian parents we should teach humility and a spirit of apology. We should help our kids understand mistakes are part of life, and it's important to take [...]
Are we really a Christian family?
It’s important to model a pattern of talking about God's gift of salvation to those around us. Did you know that a recent Lifeway study revealed that 60 percent of people want to talk about religion? As Christians, we shouldn't [...]
If you just love yourself, you’ll be fine.
Self-love is a huge buzzword right now. It’s toxic taking our eyes off Christ and placing them on ourselves. 2 Timothy 3 says in the end times people will be lovers of self and money. God’s transformative love and salvation [...]
Mom, I’m bored. What can I do?
It’s summer. How’s it going? Kids are bored already, aren’t they? Don't worry, it's not too late to join the WORD with Zach summer reading program! That’s one thing that they can do and earn prizes. Go to WORDwithZach.org. Encourage [...]
It’s done, but it’s not perfect.
Perfectionism. It's common for our kids to feel pressure to excel in academics, sports, and social relationships. All these things WILL fade away though. We can help by reminding our teens that they’re fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and [...]