They lost their temper again
My dad always told me that my temper would get me into trouble some day. He was right. How do we talk to our teens about losing their temper with friends? It can be difficult. Emotions can be strong. As [...]
My kids have rejected Christ
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing our kids, who we attempted to raise in godly homes, rejecting Christ with no sign of change. There are families who taught the Bible in their homes, talked about it daily, but the kids [...]
I’d rather have peace
Dads, grandpas, is that your philosophy when dealing with conflict in your family? As husbands and fathers, God has called us to be leaders in our homes. No, not tyrannical dictators, but leaders. That means sometimes we have to make [...]
We’re dealing with a spiritual battle
I know a family who was going through some craziness. What they were telling me just didn’t make any sense. The things that were happening went against everything they believed in and everything the Bible teaches. Yet, one individual was [...]
I don’t want to move!
Some families move every couple of years. Moving is difficult on everyone, but especially kids. I remember when we were either planning to move or we were considering moving. Bathing the move in prayer is essential by the way. The [...]
I struggle with my four-year-old.
Many have struggled with four-year-olds. Especially strong-willed ones. “I’m Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North. My four-year-old is a very persistent, independent, and fiery spirit. I’m always tempted to squash her spirit. ‘Just obey me,’ instead of being patient with [...]
Cell phone fever!
Do you struggle with the cell phone craze with your kids? I do, too. On one hand, it’s great to be able to get in touch with my daughter when I need to. On the other hand, the phone is [...]
What happened to my compliant child?
It happens. You wake up one morning and all of a sudden your son or daughter thinks you’ve lost your mind. Over night you went from the smartest person they know to the dumbest person on the planet. How does [...]
What message are you sending?
When was the last time you really didn’t like something? Were you vocal about it? I’m like that. I tend to say whatever comes to my mind. Now, I’m not as bad I was once was, but still. When it [...]
Another mass tragedy.
School shootings, suicide bombings, and crimes against humanity—the world is a mess, isn’t it? It seems like violence is everywhere. It’s on TV, on our kids’ computer games, and now it’s in everyday life. As parents, our job isn’t necessarily [...]