Not every argument is created equally. Not every disagreement rises to the level of a fight. Not every offense is worth being offended by. Not every hill is worth dying on. That's why we must disc...  Read More

Leading your kids to love Jesus takes time and an intentional focus. While it may feel intimidating and you may not feel prepared, you can do it. Keep things simple and start by choosing your FOCUS....  Read More

The best way to prepare your child for the changes and challenges of adolescence is to set the stage. Mom with daughter, dad with son or a single parent with either sex should spend time giving their ...  Read More

If something is changing in my kid’s worlds, I need to personally connect with them and lead them to the next phase....  Read More

After believing in Jesus as their Savior, your child's next step is to go public with their faith through baptism. When believers are baptized, they demonstrate the new life they have in Jesus and t...  Read More

As you mark the many of your baby's firsts, we invite you to be a part of Baby Dedication. Baby Dedication is a moment when you focus on what matters most: your commitment to raising your child in a ...  Read More

We aren't raising good kids. We are raising great adults....  Read More

Teachable moments come throughout the day as we spend time with our kids.  These are  real-time, age-appropriate discussions for kids to learn about themselves, God, and the wise things to do.   “Not ...  Read More

When you discover the power of spending time with your kids one-on-one, once a year won't be enough. Doing something fun, sharing a meal, and connecting without distractions is what the one-on-one is...  Read More

Serving together as a family sets the stage for your kids to see that their faith actually works and has real world applications.   Serving with your kids also shows them that what your believe should...  Read More

While the timing and regularity might be different for every family and even shift as families enter different life stages, every Christian family should have some regular time to meet where the main ...  Read More

How often do you talk to your kids? I don’t mean the routine, plan-as-you-go discussions about who should empty the dishwasher and who’s going where after school. I mean the discussions that really ma...  Read More

Your intentional investment in your kids begins with how you spend your time pursuing the Lord and living your life to honor Him.  You are modeling what your kids will believe about Jesus and how they...  Read More

As parents, we desire for our kids to believe in Jesus and to live for Him. In fact, deciding to believe in Jesus is the biggest decision that your child will make throughout their entire life. There...  Read More

Last year did a number on us all, didn’t it? For parents, 2020 delivered a one-two punch: Work from home. Wear masks. Reduce your social circle. And do it all with little ones in tow....  Read More

Angry parents can be scary to kids. As a dad, sometimes my kids get the worst from me. I get upset and snap quickly and find myself feeling embarrassed and guilty for how I speak to them. I have never...  Read More

In mid 2018, a new phrase entered our vocabulary.  It was a new way of explaining an age old problem and the new phrase, Cancel Culture, has exploded since.  When people speak of the Cancel Culture, t...  Read More

If 2020 taught me anything, it taught me that not everyone sees the world like I do and not everyone sees the world like you do, either. That's why 2020 was a year full of zeal...zealous protests, ze...  Read More

Today,  a friend emailed and asked for guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.   I loved that they weren't looking for my medical opinion but instead they wanted Scripture to consider as they make th...  Read More

While I don’t believe that our Christmas celebration today is devoid of joy, I do wonder how much of our celebration is excitement, merriment, and happiness connected to the holiday, rather than joy c...  Read More

2020 may be the perfect year for families to figure out what they do best and stop worrying about all the rest. Here are four ways to de-stress and keep disappointment at bay this pandemic holiday sea...  Read More

We can all find something to be thankful for even in these strange times, especially with Thanksgiving coming this week....  Read More

When is the last time you fired off an angry email and wished you could take it back? Or you said something in anger and later regretted it? Every day, people speak and type words that hurt others. We...  Read More

Do you ever feel like your kid is broken? Your friend’s kid obeys while your kid ignores. That kid sits quietly and yours can’t calm down. Maybe it is your kid. Maybe it’s your parenting. Or maybe…it’...  Read More