Daddy, Teach Me While My Heart is Tender
It was one of those moments when you look at your little child and stare in disbelief. I can’t believe that just came out of your mouth. Have you forgotten you’re seven years old? In the face ... Read More
Parenting
I’m Not Raising Girls: I’m Raising Loving Wives, Devoted Moms, and Women Who Fear God
Marine, Firefighter, Supreme Court Justice, Tire Mechanic, Doctor, Lawyer, Truck Driver, CEO, President of the United States . . . There is no field closed to women these days, at least not in ... Read More
Raising Men: Teach Your Son to Give You His Heart
{This is Part 2 of Raising Men. You can read Part 1 Here and Part 3 Here} WHO HAS YOUR SON'S HEART? Indoctrination - sounds like a bad thing – like a communist “re-education” ... Read More
Dad & Mom . . . Are We Raising Men or Boys?
{This is Part 1 of Raising Men. You can read Part 2 HERE and Part 3 HERE} Are we raising men or boys? As Christian dads and moms, we have to get our heads in the game – to get focused on the ... Read More
I’m Watching You Daddy & Mommy {What We Teach by How We Live}
It’s the one thing no parent can avoid. Thoughtful fathers do it. Deadbeat Dads do it. Neglectful moms are actively involved in it. Loving mothers do it. If you’re a parent, you’re ... Read More
20 Daddy-Daughter Dates {Invest the Time to Win Her Heart}
Every young girl (and a lot of older girls, too!) has a place in her heart that asks a question: Does Dad think I’m special? Many dads are head-over-heals about their daughters. Ask them. ... Read More
What does it Really Take to be a Family Man?
What does it Really Take to be a Family Man? A Family man . . . 1) Loves His wife as his first priority. For building security, stability, and trust, there is no substitute for Dad loving Mom ... Read More
Give Your Kids the Weapon They Need for the Battles They Will Face
Our Kids are going into battle. They need an effective weapon. Even Jesus, the Living Word, needed a sword when engaged in battle. When facing Satan, head on, in the weakness of his flesh ... Read More
4 Keys to Build Healthy, Loving Relationships With Your Kids
Parenting . . . it’s a full-time job, even if you have only one child. When our first came along, we’d fall exhausted into bed at night wondering how people with two managed. Then we had ... Read More
7 Parenting Myths that Damage Kids
A myth: By definition, it isn’t true. But, that doesn’t matter. A myth doesn’t need truth to have the power to severely damage a person’s life. What we believe defines how we live – not what we ... Read More
Ten Reasons Mom Is a “10”
Mother . . . Madre . . . Mom . . . Mére . . . Mama . . . Mutter . . . Mommy . . . Madär . . . Mum . . . Mamulya Around the world, she goes by many endearing names. But, as popular as she may be at ... Read More
Leading Your Children to Jesus
As the father of eight children, I understand the desire to see all of one’s children come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ – and it is tempting to “push the process along.” But sometimes, we can ... Read More
Parenting Book Recommendation: My #1 Pick for Christian Parents
{Disclosure: This Page Contains Affiliate Links**} Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp "I believe this is the Best Book on parenting ever written." "I may be sitting down on the outside ... Read More
How To Restore Relationship with our Children
Just because we brought children into the world doesn't mean we get to have an open, loving relationship with them. As in any relationship of depth and value, trust must be established with our ... Read More
5 Common Discipline Mistakes Every Parent Should Avoid
What should you do as a parent when you daughter winds up babysitting "that" kid? You know, the one who is a combination of Napoleon and the Tasmanian Devil? (you should have watched more Bugs Bunny ... Read More
Should Christian Couples have Children? Does It Matter?
You don’t have to look far to discover what God is doing in the world. When God decided to bring glad tidings of great joy to all the people of the earth, where did He have us look? Down . . . ... Read More
Teaching Kids to Work Hard . . . in a World that Would Rather Play
You can’t separate hard work and good character. They go together. God expects our kids to know how to work diligently and to have a good attitude about it. “Good luck with that,” Some might be ... Read More
Raising Men in a Culture that Prefers Boys
Our sons are in the process of developing their self-identity. What kind of men are they becoming? In this process, where are their ideas coming from? “Without a vision, the people perish.” ... Read More