They made a profession of faith, but…
The goal of each Christian parent is to see our kids come to faith in Christ. The danger is telling them that all they have to DO is say this or do that. Kids can come to Christ by saying [...]
Sometimes she’s so conceited even I don’t like her
Do you have a child who’s pretty sure of him or herself? While confidence is a good thing, conceit can be a very difficult problem. There’s a difference in having confidence or being conceited. Confidence is a feeling of trust [...]
I’m not sure I WANT my kids to go to Christian camp
This is a legitimate concern for many parents. Let’s face it, we’ve all heard some of the problems at camp. Some kids are bad influences. Counselors who may or may not have a strong relationship with Christ. What about theology? [...]
My kids are poopin in the bath tub
Ever had one of those days? I heard a couple of stories recently. One was about a first-time mom who walked away for a second. When she returned there was poop EVERYWHERE. The toddler was using it as finger paint. [...]
I hope my kids are color blind
Noelle asked recently, how can we as parents and grandparents help our kids understand race? “As in, there’s only ONE race -- the Human race. There’s too much division going on in the country. And when our biggest racial divide [...]
My son never sees the positive in anything
A glass half empty. Sound familiar? I’m like that. It’s not that I don’t hope for the best. I do. But I want to be ready for the curveballs of life. I’m pretty sure it’s a control issue. For many [...]
My kids and my family are my LIFE
There are many moms, dads, grandmas or grandpas who not only say these words, but their lives are a testimony to them. Families encouraging their kids to do as much as possible. Schedules are filled, sometimes to the detriment of [...]
The stresses and burdens of single parenting are daunting.
Kathy is a single mom. "You're on your own. It's an overwhelming life in which you are the sole breadwinner. The doctor, the teacher, the psychologist, the chef, the pastor and the chauffeur. Then there's the jealousy of watching the [...]
You say you’re sorry, buster!
You know as parents and grandparents we do our best to teach our kids to be good people. As Christ followers we want them to love God. Gail asks, “How do we teach them to own up to their offenses [...]
Are we forgetting about our teens?
It can be easy to do. Our teens act like they’re self-sustaining. They don’t say much when they’re home, but did you ever think they’re saying things like fifteen-year-old Elizabeth? “My parents sometimes give some extra time to my younger [...]