Equipping Parents for The Journey
With November just around the corner, my mind turns to gratitude and Thanksgiving. As I am hanging the “blessed” wreath on my front door, I start to search my own heart. Do I know I'm blessed? Do I feel grateful for all God has provided this year? If I am honest, gratitude is...
When my son was young, I felt intimidated to talk with him about his salvation. I was uncertain what Scripture to use, what verbiage to use, and certainly I didn’t want to push him into a faith decision he was not ready for. I think that fear is common among many of us. This...
When you have a child in a tough situation—maybe they have been placed with a teacher that is not a good match, they are being bullied at school, they have recently received a diagnosis that impacts them in the classroom, etc.—the first parenting response is often to jump in and “fix” it. But rather...
At any point in the parenting journey, it is easy to fall into a cycle of negative thoughts and self-doubt. I believe that if any parent knew the pain, trials, wins, and losses of parenting beforehand, very few would be willing to wade into the waters. From the moment your kids are first placed...
With the end of August quickly approaching, I think we can safely say that back to school and drop off season is complete. Take a moment and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. You survived one of the busiest months for families. I don’t know about you, but...
In April of 2021, I wrote a blog post here on Parenting Pathway about the lessons we learned from our lockdown and subsequent navigation of COVID-19. This season, while difficult, taught so many of us valuable lessons about life, family, and God’s presence in our lives. Little by little, we have allowed our calendars to...
It’s the season of transition. Even if you have been homeschooling your kids all summer, fall introduces new activities, new groups, and new schedules. While your kids are still captive in the car on the way to school or activities (riding the parent Uber, as it were), we want to encourage you to try...
When I was maybe about in second grade, I asked my mom if she could teach me how to flirt. She looked at me and said I was going to be just fine in that area. I always had a crush on someone. Now that I am a parent of my own teens, I...
There is a trend in parenting circles called Gentle Parenting. This parenting style can be summed up in three words: empathy, understanding, and respect. This week on the blog, we're learning a bit more about this approach and looking to see what the Bible says about parenting. You might find they have more in...
It turns out there are significant benefits of risk-taking for children. Child development research suggests that adventure, appropriate risk, and independent play including the elements of excitement and thrill can benefit kids in the long run. This kind of play introduces kids to the world they live in while helping them build skills and...
Holy Week allows us an opportunity to reflect upon the shift in Jesus’ life as He moves toward His sacrifice on the cross. Starting with Palm Sunday when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, Holy Week leads us through the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, His crucifixion on Good Friday, and ends on Easter Sunday with...
As one of the winningest coaches in the state of Texas, Head Football Coach Bill Elliott has had the opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of young men in Celina athletics and the Celina football program. Coach Elliott has a passion for pointing young men to God and teaching them to live with...
