You love your family, but they’re not followers of Christ. Your values are just so different. You want your kids to know their grandparents, but you don’t like the fact that they smoke, cuss, or drink, even though it's not [...]
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." [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re anything like our family, there are wide gaps in our kids’ ages. My oldest son is 34. My youngest daughter is 17. I don’t treat my adult kids like I do my teenage daughter, and she reminds me of [...]
That dreaded “C” word. We’re all frightened by it. We know God is in control and has a perfect plan, but, in our humanness, it’s easy for us to begin wondering the obvious. Live or die? Pain or comfort? Or, [...]
Are we as involved in our kids’ lives as we need to be? Are we more or less involved compared to other parents? Ann told me one of her daughters begged for her to be a room parent, but another [...]
Our goal as Christian parents is to raise up men and women who love the Lord. But that’s NOT enough. What else is there, you ask? I want my kids and grandkids to be followers of Christ who are looking [...]