My guess is we’re not modeling good communication skills for our kids. We have to be intentional about teaching them. What are they? Listening, non-verbal body language, and clear, pleasant speech. The Bible helps us understand it better too. James tells [...]
I valued my time with my grandparents on both sides. We were fortunate; they lived near us all our lives. One of the hardest things in life as a parent is watching our kids and grandkids move away. Our oldest two—one’s [...]
I’m going to be blunt here. If you’ve ever tried arguing with a teenager, you quickly realize that they don’t always use the best logic in the world. It can be frustrating. Sometimes I’m sure you wonder if their elevator [...]
One of the saddest parenting stories in the Bible is that of the Priest Eli. His two sons were off the chart greedy and immoral. All Eli did was talk to them. So, God judged Eli and his family for not taking action. As [...]
Deep down, our kids really want us parents to be in love and on the same page. But, they’re also little sinners and they want their own way. So, sometimes they’ll pit Mom against Dad saying things like, “But Mom said” [...]
Can you? While the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees free speech, I guarantee you that if you say something publicly using negative words to describe a race or social behavior, you’ll quickly realize that is TRUE, but [...]
Most of us have communication filters. It’s something in your head that prevents you from saying what’s on your mind because you knew if you did, it wouldn’t be good. You could offend somebody. It might be incorrect, requiring a [...]
My wife and I have four kids. They’re thirty-three, thirty, twenty-nine, and sixteen. Yep, sixteen. Yes, we planned it. Not an afterthought at all. But, because she’s adopted, she thinks we love her brother and sisters more. Why? In her [...]
Deep down, our kids really want Mom and Dad to be in love and on the same page. But, sometimes, they test us. They go to one or the other and complain about our spouses. Don’t get mad, though. Listen. [...]
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. [...]