So, I’m like a dog?
The last thing your adopted child wants to be associated with is a stray dog or cat. As a dad of a “chosen” daughter, I cringe at comments I hear from well meaning friends and family. I read a story [...]
We’ve met the enemy, and he is us!
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 [...]
I’m still home with my kids – help!!!!
The coronavirus has done one thing for families. It’s forced us to spend time TOGETHER. Now, we’re at a point we’ve done everything we can think of. We’ve tried home school. We played board games. We’ve watch movies – LOTS [...]
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 [...]
They’re so evil, I don’t even know what to do
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 [...]
Mom and Dad, I’m moving!
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 [...]
Our family is so divided; it’s heartbreaking!
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 [...]
Do we have a family strategic plan?
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. [...]
COVID’s ruining my life! What do I do?
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 not liking this season of life.
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 [...]