I remember hearing a story of an Israeli soldier who was stationed on a key defensive line in the Golan Heights. Asked by a reporter whether he ever got discouraged knowing the danger he faced, he responded, “No, we can’t afford [...]
Is your son or daughter an athlete? When they’re young, everybody plays. But, when they get into the high school levels, a lot of kids just sit on the bench waiting for their chance to show the coach what they [...]
It’s a fight that’s plagued generations for years. When I worked at a local Christian radio station, I’d often get calls about a song. Inevitably, somebody would say how blessed they were by a new song, while someone else would [...]
Have you ever experienced this? You call your family together and announce that you going on a family vacation, or buying a new house, or you’re having another baby. After the initial excitement, your kids get ornery and out of [...]
We all want that, don’t we? We want what’s best for them. We want them to be healthy, happy, and, as Christians, we want them to follow Christ. But when our kids aren’t, it makes following Christ even more difficult. [...]
Acts 20:35 tells us that it’s better to give rather than receive. Today, that’s countercultural. According to a study by Professor Jean Twenge, today’s young people are more narcissistic than ever. They not only value themselves more than others—they just [...]
Discipline. It’s a part of life if you’re a parent. It’s the tool God created to help form our kids inside and out. Have your kids gotten so out of control that your discipline was done out of anger and [...]
As a parent, do you place too much value on the way you look? Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with looking good. But, do we spend too much time shopping for the latest fashions, looking for that perfect [...]
So many of us say we’re too busy, but are we? I remember my kids asking me to play games—like throwing a ball or just hanging out together. Often my answer was, “I’d love to, guys, but I’m really busy.” [...]
If you’ve lived long at all, you know certain kinds of sins tend to run in families. Some struggle with poor work habits, dishonesty, or even legalism. My family? We can be pretty judgmental. We worry a lot. And discouragement [...]