They’re hiding things from us
As parents, many of us have had teens do things that are against the rules, then try to hide it from us. How did we handle it? Sometimes not very well. While we all hope our teens make wise choices, [...]
Grace is my friend, but I don’t know Faith
Rules in our homes can quickly make our homes rigid, unloving, and moralistic. As parents, helping our kids understand salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, through Christ alone is essential to combating that legalism temptation. Ephesians 2:8-9, "For [...]
I despise this phrase—don’t let your kids say it.
“That’s not fair!” If you’re a parent who tries to make everything fair, stop. The only thing you’re really teaching them is disappointment because soon enough they’ll find out how “unfair” life really is. How do we teach this, though? [...]
I’d do anything to take away her pain.
The week after Christmas my 17-year-old daughter suffered from the most painful sickness I’ve ever seen. It started off as a stomach bug, which went into her back, neck, and head. She wasn’t only throwing up and other things; she [...]
They’re hiding things from us
As parents, many of us have had teens do things that are against the rules, then try to hide it from us. How did we handle it? Sometimes not very well. While we all hope our teens make wise choices, [...]
Memorizing the 10 commandments, my kids?
It may seem like old school, but is it really? Don’t we want them to come to faith in Christ and grow in Him? Memorizing the Ten Commandments with our kids can help. They’re not just a set of rules [...]
Love the sinner. Hate the sin.
“Does the Bible really say that?” That’s Betsyjo’s question. I’ve done a little bit of research. According to Ben Giselbach of Plain Simple Faith, that “is actually a direct quote from Gandhi.” Well, even though he was Hindu, does that mean it’s [...]
Do you think it’s sinking in?
Sometimes we wonder if our kids are getting just a smidgeon of what we’re teaching them about the truth of Scripture. Now, I know my youngest, when she was about six, had done something wrong that was about to require [...]
Even good kids need God’s grace
Do you have that “perfect” child? I don’t either. But, seriously, do you have that one who requires the absolute minimum of parental input? My oldest daughter was like that. She was a great student, responsible, and respectful. No matter how [...]
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 [...]