But, Dad, I need your help!
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 [...]
But, I want it!
If you're a parent, you've probably heard that a MILLION times, right? Kids are just selfish. Actually, we can be, too. Unfortunately, our Western culture has turned many kids (and adults, for that matter) into an entitlement society. My own [...]
My teen wants a job, but they need to focus on school.
What? Your son or daughter wants to work? Really? Let them! Work is a good thing. It teaches our kids responsibility. It teaches them to be on time, do quality work, and manage their time and money. But, working can [...]
Missions. Is it a bad word in our families?
While many of us parents would be thrilled to hear that our kids want to be missionaries, do we really mean it? I overheard a family talking about their oldest son who had just graduated with a degree in engineering—who [...]
I’m just so busy…really!
Those are biting words. Why do we get so busy we don’t have time for what’s important—God, family, neighbors, ourselves? Our kids are on club sports teams, dance, music, or drama rehearsals for others. We’re school parents, church kids’ club [...]
I want my kids to get a degree, but…
College or trade school—which is the right path? We all want our kids to be successful and provide for themselves and/or their families when they’re adults. The Bible doesn’t tell us, “Thou shalt go to a university,” but it does [...]
Missions. Is it a bad word in our families?
While many of us parents would be thrilled to hear that our kids want to be missionaries, do we really mean it? I overheard a family talking about their oldest son who had just graduated with a degree in engineering—who [...]
But, Dad, I need your help!
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 [...]
But, I want it!
If you're a parent, you've probably heard that a MILLION times. Kids are just selfish. Actually, we can be, too. Unfortunately, our Western culture has turned many kids (and adults, for that matter) into an entitlement society. My own daughter [...]
My kids don’t WANT to work
Today, many businesses are having trouble hiring young people who want to work. Many business owners tell me they hire young people, but they last just a few days or weeks because the work is too hard, not what they [...]