Over the years, I’ve had opportunities to speak in churches. Some of those churches have allowed me to speak to their kids. One of the first things I do is I let the kids get totally out of control. Then, [...]
Who doesn’t want that? We all want to have great relationships with our kids, but it’s a two-way street, isn’t it? I know we’re supposed to have unconditional love for our kids—and we do—but that doesn’t mean we give up [...]
“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 [...]
Have your kids ever said, “Please don’t post that”? Many parents feel proud of their kids’ accomplishments—and want to share them. But sometimes, we overshare. Proverbs 11:13 reminds us, “A trustworthy person keeps a confidence.” Kids deserve dignity, even online. [...]
We didn’t just compare our kid to his friend, did we? Seriously? How many times have we pointed out young people in the youth group, neighbors, or even siblings, saying things like, “If you want to model your life after [...]
Sometimes kids are afraid of other kids who are maybe a bit different than they are. That doesn’t mean we should allow them to continue to ignore them. It means that we need to help our kids not just get [...]
In a tribal situation, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out what kids belong to what adults. Why? Because the entire tribe is taking a role in raising kids. While I was growing up, I spent a good part of my [...]
Our kids are being shaped by something—every show, book, or conversation is forming how they see the world. Are we helping them see it through God’s eyes? Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but [...]
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 [...]
Have you noticed how anxious kids are these days? School stress. Social pressure. Global chaos. Even our young ones are carrying heavy burdens. Crazy thing is, we are too. So how do we help? First—let’s focus on Jesus. He’s our [...]