Who do your kids really belong to?
Even though we say they're "our kids," they're really God's kids, aren't they? He just gives them to us for a few years. The Bible makes it pretty clear that it was God Almighty who formed each of our kids [...]
If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!
That sign hangs on the refrigerator in our kitchen. It’s a little joke, but isn’t it true? Moms, your emotions set the tone for the entire family. Sound like a lot of pressure? Well, it is. Everyone knows you can’t [...]
It’s like it’s divide and conquer all the time
Deep down, our kids really want us parents to be in love and on the same page. But, they’re also little sinners and they want their own way. So, sometimes they’ll pit Mom against Dad saying things like, “But Mom [...]
Selfishness isn’t a spiritual gift
Selfishness. All of us suffer from it. Few parents are completely selfless, although I would say there are many who are more selfless than others. As we raise our kids we struggle with different kinds of selfishness. Almost all of [...]
What’s our parental mission statement?
In a culture where mission statements and strategic plans are important for organizations and businesses, I’m wondering if you know what your mission is as a parent. Yes, we’re here to nurture and protect our kids, but is it to [...]
I didn’t do it. How is it MY fault?
Have you ever been blamed by your kids for a bad decision THEY made? A friend’s daughter was a natural athlete, but didn’t work at it and eventually lost her spot. Or, another friend’s son never studied for his driver’s [...]
I want to say no to my kids, but I can’t.
There are a lot of parents who have a hard time saying yes, but there are a few parents who can’t say no. Neither extreme is good. The first makes life miserable for kids. Think about it. If your mom [...]
I don’t want my mom to die! I need her.
This has to be one of the most difficult things to see our kids wrestle with. It’s unfortunate, but when Mom and Dad face cancer, kids immediately fear the worst. We all do. How do we help them cope with [...]
I’m an empty nester, and I’m not liking it.
Your youngest is off to school or on their own. You’re just beside yourself. It’s a lot harder than you thought. The quiet halls of your home are haunting. You miss the hustle and bustle of teenage life, including the [...]
Kids need to know Jesus. Do yours?
There’s something ALL Christian parents are called to do: lead our kids to Christ. Today, there are a lot of parents who really aren’t actively pointing their kids to Christ. But, why? There are a lot of reasons. Maybe they’re [...]