Parents, we need to have some guts!
One of the saddest parenting stories in the Bible is that of the Priest Eli. His two sons were off the chart greedy and immoral. All Eli did was talk to them. So, God judged Eli and his family for not taking [...]
Just call me Grandpa Greg.
I was pretty blessed. I had three of my four grandparents well into my adult life. In fact, my Grandpa and Grandma Yoder became very close to our family. We spent many summer weekends up North at the cottage they [...]
Hey, my name is Jordan Feliz, and I struggle with patience with my kids.
I do too. Seems like time is always an issue. “I don’t have time for this,” or “Not right now,” can be deflating comments to our kids. What about you, Jordan? “Kids don’t really have any understanding of time or [...]
Dads, your role still matters.
Father’s Day isn’t just a Hallmark moment—it’s a reminder of how vital dads really are. You may feel like you’re just working, fixing, driving, disciplining—but to your kids, you’re a model of strength, stability, and—hopefully—faith. Ephesians 6:4 says, “Fathers, do [...]
Are Christians bigots?
I hate being called a bigot. I was recently called that because of my biblically-held belief that marriage is between a man and a woman. But the reality is many Christians ARE bigots, but not like this. Many Christians have [...]
I don’t know what to do anymore!
I received a note from a mom who’s struggling. She came to Christ two years after she was married. Her husband hasn’t come to faith, and her kids are being raised with two different sets of values. Hers, which are [...]
We’re just NOT getting along anymore.
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 [...]
Marriage is still sacred, do my kids think so?
Marriage is under attack today. Our kids are seeing everything from cohabitation to same-sex relationships portrayed as normal—even celebrated. But God designed marriage—between one man and one woman—for His glory. Are we teaching that clearly at home? Don’t let culture [...]
My daughter’s friend is Muslim.
BetsyJo writes, “My daughter’s best friend is being raised in a Muslim family. My daughter is sad because her friend doesn't believe in Jesus. Any advice on what to do?” Our schools today are multicultural. As more and more people [...]
My kid’s always in trouble!
Do you know the difference between punishment and discipline? Yeah, it’s obvious, but the reality is a lot of us parents PUNISH and aren’t actively disciplining our kids. For example, if our son or daughter skips school for the tenth [...]