Equipping Parents for The Journey
Yesterday was a milestone for me—I turned the ripe old age of 33. There was a little Penguins of Madagascar action, followed by a grand trip to Costco, and a fun evening with our MarriageCore group at someone’s home. I have managed to cram quite a lot of living into these years, and I...
One-on-one communication is a lost art, and looking a person in the eye seems to be a thing of the past. It is a sad by-product of our digital world that children are seeing images and reading content that even the most mature of eyes should not view. This issue is aggravated by a lack...
And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today. ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land; God bless the U.S.A....
This weekend, Pastor Chuck prayed about the recent events in our country. From the families of those killed in the church massacre in South Carolina, to the families of the nine killed in the Alaska plane crash, and the SCOTUS decision changing the way our government views marriage. When you open your computer, turn on...
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” from Psalm 119:11 repeats like a broken record during my days. As I think through how to best parent my children, God faithfully draws to mind certain verses that help me in my weakness and remind me that...
Father’s Day was such a special day this year. To celebrate my husband, my boys and I gave him a brand new trash can. It was a taxing decision choosing between Rubbermaid and Toter, but I feel confident in our final selection of the Toter. Nothing says “honor thy father” more than a huge...
Nine. The number of innocent lives taken at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, South Carolina this week. America is again outraged that one man could cause such destruction, and we grieve together as a nation. The focus is on the mentally deranged and gun control—as though the right to bear arms caused the...
You don’t have to watch cable television or be immersed in politics to notice what is taking place on the home-front in our country. From gay marriage to people physically attempting to change their gender, the world our children are growing up in looks very different from the one in which we grew up....
Before I became a mother, I had no idea how much the subject of money would impact my children. God says “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils,” and as parents, we need to show our children what it looks like to steward God’s money responsibly. While my husband...
When you think about your children’s future and all the experiences they will have, do you think on how they (and you) will walk through the inevitable valleys? We don’t want to see our children suffer, but we know struggles will come—they are part of life and necessary to growth. Still, how can parents...
Adventure is Out There! (Now if I could just find my keys… Ideas for connecting with your teen over Summer 2015) Take a deep breath, and picture it. The moment is just around the corner for many of us: The final bell rings, blaring over the radio or phone conversation in your car. Young...
Flip-flops, ice cream, and time spent at the pool is just around the corner. It is almost summer! For teenagers, this is a much-anticipated time of fun and relaxation. No more school exams, no early morning practices, or after-school tutoring—and you can kiss homework goodbye for a few months. Finally, a little time to kick back and enjoy...
