All of us know somebody who’s been affected by drug addiction. Some are good at hiding it. Others aren’t. The deeper they get into it the deeper the problems. Financial issues, physical decline, and deceit are compounded. I know a [...]
It’s hard when our kids reach adulthood. Especially if they still live at home. When do we cut the strings? Some say, “Well, when you’re 18, you’re out of here!” Others, they just don’t want it to end. But when there [...]
Depression is a legitimate mental illness, and it’s not something to mess around with. Can you believe 15 million people in the U. S. are affected by it?1 I want you to know that I’m no expert, but there are [...]
If you’re new to the faith, or you weren’t led by parents who knew how to do it, you need help. And that’s okay. I did. That’s why Keys for Kids Ministries provides a quarterly devotional to help you out. [...]
Bullying. It's heartbreaking to see our kids suffer at the hands of others. How do we handle it? First, listen. Assure them that they're not alone. It’s hard, but teach them to respond with kindness, knowing that sometimes love can [...]
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (ESV). Those are powerful words from Romans 5:3. As parents, it’s tough watching our kids make mistakes, isn’t it? But the question is, “Would you rather have them make mistakes while they’re still living [...]
How many times do we have to hear that in order for it to sink in? It’s hard watching our kids grow up and leaving the house, isn't it? Although it’s a lot easier treating them like adults when they [...]
Our kids say this all the time when it comes to homework, don’t they? The question is, do they need our help or do they want us to DO it for them? I remember a number of years ago, my [...]
That’s a GREAT question. Our kids are so different. Some kids come out of the womb responsible. Others need a little training. Others have to have their hands held all through school. Here’s what we did. We held their hand [...]
If you’re new to the faith, or you weren’t led by parents who knew how to do it, you need help. And that’s okay. I did. That’s why Keys for Kids Ministries provides a quarterly devotional to help you out. [...]