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 [...]
What do we do when our side of the family are the only Christians? Our in-laws mock our faith. Parents and siblings criticize our beliefs, the way we raise your kids, how we talk – just about everything. When they [...]
Oooo, that’s a tough one. How many of us hope and pray our kids will never move across the country? I’m facing that situation right now. I certainly don’t want my daughter to move from Michigan to California. I'd miss [...]
Chances are if you have family of any size you find yourselves avoiding religion and politics to “keep the peace.” I get it. Not all of my kids share my spiritual or political views either. While 1 Corinthians 1 says [...]
If you’re in any kind of business, you talk strategic planning often. We have a strategic plan here at Keys for Kids Ministries. But do we talk about strategic planning as a family? I’m not talking about a budget either. [...]
As a parent or grandparent, the last thing we want to do is be separated from our kids or grandkids. We love them. How do we handle a situation where our kids won’t let us see our grandkids, or they’re [...]
I’m in my fifties. I know, I sound a lot older, don’t I? Well, seriously though—when I was in college, I thought my life was so difficult. I didn’t have prospects for a steady full-time job. Who would marry this [...]