5 Things All 1st Graders Have in Common
August 8th, 2021
Enter a room full of six- and seven-year-olds and you’re bound to spot one thing right away: the cute little gaps of kids who whistle while they talk. Forget calling it first grade. This is the Missin...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Creating Empathy in Elementary Kids
August 8th, 2021
People of all ages have feelings and we want our kids to respect and honor those feelings. After all, empathy informs how our kids interact with the world at large—especially as they grow. We can beg...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
The Path to Rebuilding Trust
August 2nd, 2021
From The Fierce Marriage The path toward repairing and rebuilding trust is neither easy to find nor quick to travel. Your heart hurts and your relationship seems like it will never be the same again. ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
6 Places to Look for Encouragement in God's Word
July 29th, 2021
From Lifeway People often use the word “encourage” without thinking about what it really means. “Be encouraged, it could be worse,” we are told. “Don’t be discouraged; hold your chin up,” we tell othe...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
3 Core Principles of Godly Dating
July 26th, 2021
From Fierce Marriage Relationships are complicated, aren’t they?As a single girl navigating the murky waters of dating, I’ve found myself crying on my bed more than once over the years, asking, “Why i...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
God, Spouse, Kids - Priorities Matter
July 19th, 2021
From Fierce Marriage When things are in alignment, everything runs smoothly. But when one piece of the puzzle is missing— or one moving part of an engine is out of place— the whole system becomes comp...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
5 Workplace Habits That Harm Your Marriage
July 12th, 2021
From XO Marriage Work is a necessary part of life, and it’s a huge blessing when we love our work and our workplace. Naturally, we spend a lot of time there, and how we conduct ourselves and the bound...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Difficult or Impossible?
July 8th, 2021
Last week, Kristi and I took our baby to her orientation at Baylor.  Yes, we have another Bear in the family.  (I'll save the story on that for another day.  It's a good one.)  At the orientation, we ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Advice for New Dads
July 5th, 2021
From the Parent Cue I was 28 when I found out I was going to be a dad.  Back then, I still thought I had what it took to be a rock star, even more so a dad.  (And to be clear, I had absolutely no idea...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
5 Ways to Work Through Sibling Rivalry
June 28th, 2021
From the Parent Cue Like with most things in parenting, we’re better off if we tackle problems proactively rather than waiting around for them to pop up again. That’s why the first four items we’ll di...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
What to Do Concerned About Kid's New Friend Group
June 28th, 2021
From the Parent Cue Your kid is going through about a million-and-one changes in the middle school phase. So much is changing about them so quickly that it can seem like nothing is ever the same from ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Crossing the Line of Faith
June 28th, 2021
This is the point when the person decides to put their faith in Jesus. They know that they are a sinner who needs a Savior and that Jesus is their one and only Savior. ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Seeking After God
June 21st, 2021
In this threshold, they are just about to make a decision about Jesus. There is urgency and purpose in their seeking....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
7 Adventures with Dad
June 20th, 2021
“Adventures are important for fathers and sons because they create a bond like nothing else.”...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Curiosity
June 14th, 2021
The stage of curiosity tends to blossom over time and usually has three levels of intensity. It’s a subtle shift from being passive to being provoked to think differently....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Dealing with Anxiety when Your Teenager Gets Their License
June 9th, 2021
Your teen is all excited. After months of training and meeting all the state requirements, they passed their driver’s license test. After the appropriate social media posts declaring their good news, ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Trust Issues
June 7th, 2021
Today, Christianity and religion are suspect and distrust has become the norm....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Survive Your Preschooler's Tough Questions
June 2nd, 2021
From the Parent Cue. I tucked my daughter’s chair under the table for breakfast and encouraged her to say her grace before eating.“God is great . . .” she began the standard prayer.“God is good . . .”...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
The Problem with the Open Door
June 1st, 2021
Every opportunity is not God’s opportunity. Sometimes you need to make decisions based on what you know of God rather than just what we see as a golden opportunity....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Have a Healthy Disagreement with Your Kid
May 28th, 2021
As your children grow out of infancy and further into childhood, disagreements will become a normal part of life. When you’re a parent, of course, this can grow quite exhausting! You may find that the...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
5 Tips for Co-parenting After Divorce
May 25th, 2021
From the Parent Cue If you’ve read any blog I’ve ever written about divorce, I always say the same thing at least once—no matter the circumstances surrounding your separation, getting divorced sucks.T...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
4 Fun Prayer Activities to Try with Your Kids
May 20th, 2021
From blog.youversion.com Getting children excited about prayer can be challenging. Images of people praying typically show someone standing calmly with their head bowed and eyes closed. That’s hard fo...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How Do I Engage My Family in God's Word?
May 20th, 2021
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living…2 TIMOTHY 3:16...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Making the Most of Family Time
May 20th, 2021
When you create safe spaces for your kids to play, experiment, ask questions, and most of all — to have fun with you — you build long-term trust and a deeper relationship. Here are some fun, easy acti...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
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