Want to know what your kids hate?
I asked one what they disliked most about their parents. First, she said, “Well, I like my parents.” Then she said, “But it does drive me crazy when they tell me we’re going to do something like go to an [...]
Planning a wedding. . .or a marriage?
There sure are a lot of TV shows about weddings out there: Say Yes to the Dress, Married by Mom and Dad, Bridezilla, 90 Day Fiancé, etc. It seems weddings are on the brain these days. People spend thousands of dollars to put [...]
Are you a frustrated single parent?
If it’s any consolation, I’ve been a married frustrated parent when it comes to my kids. But, if you’re single and you’re facing these kids alone, my heart goes out to you. In a marriage, you’ve got backup. If I [...]
Would you invite evil into your home?
When we’re tempted by the enemy to disobey God, it’s helpful to consider our individual sins’ impact on our entire families. Like a stack of dominoes, my failure can lead to difficult temptations for my family. When we’re getting hammered [...]
The best thing you can do is love your spouse.
Do you want to have an impact on your child for a lifetime—something that’ll live with them forever? According to children who were interviewed by researchers at a university recently, they said parents who love each other were at the [...]
Is your praise positive?
If you have a son or daughter who’s an athlete, it’s easy to turn into a coach, especially if you played the game when you were younger. I fall into this trap after just about every game. I tell my [...]
Do you complain too much?
One day my wife and I weren’t having very good days. It’s not often that we both have a bad day on the same day, but it happened this day. We got home, and we started complaining about work, people, [...]
Do you have devotions with your kids?
Barna research tells us the greatest percentage of people who give their hearts to Christ do so between their fourth and their fourteenth birthdays. That means we have about ten years to reach them before the percentages go way down. That [...]
Do you understand your teens?
If your answer is yes, please tell me your secret! I have gone around and around with my kids trying to figure out what makes them tick. There are times I can’t believe what actually comes out of their mouths. [...]
Do you think it’s sinking in?
Sometimes we wonder if our kids are getting just a smidgeon of what we’re teaching them about the truth of Scripture. Now, I know my youngest, when she was about six, had done something wrong that was about to require [...]