Being Right in the Wrong Way
Sometimes you and I meet people who are right in what they say and believe. But they have a habit of being right in the wrong way. They’re angry, annoying and frustrating. You want to value the truth they stand for, but it’s hard to value them. ... Read More
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Protective Parents
Finding God in the successes of life . . . . . ..happens so rarely. I wish it did. We pray for success after all. Well, at least very few of us pray for failure. But if we were to be honest, we seek God more intensely in... Read More
Helping Kids Deal with Peer Conflict
As my 2nd grader exited the bus he walked toward me but looked away. Without uttering a word, I knew something was wrong. Rarely does my little guy greet me at the bus stop without offering a hug. On this day there was no smile, but rather a... Read More
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Afraid of the Dark
by Sarah Anderson I am mama to a two-year-old who is going through a bit of a rough stage. He is becoming more aware of being alone at night. And he is afraid. Of the dark. Of strange noises and imaginary monsters. So in order to calm these... Read More
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When Should You Give Your Kids Their Own Phone?
Ten-year-olds today live in a significantly different world than ten-year-olds even a few years ago. Today, when you get a phone you don’t just get something to dial if you’re going to be late for dinner or you’re in danger. You get everything with it—Facebook, movies, a full... Read More
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A Father's Reflections
A few weeks ago, our family had one of its most amazing celebrations yet. My oldest son, Jordan, married the love of his life. They are so ready for this and the life that is ahead of them in Christ. We couldn’t be happier for them. A wedding... Read More
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The Challenges of Child-Centered Parenting
I’ve always wondered why celebrities seem so messed up. Can’t there be one couple that stays together forever? Why do famous people have weird riders in their contracts about red M&Ms? Why the rush to serial cosmetic surgery? How come there’s so much addiction? Isn’t anyone normal? I... Read More
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Earning Trust
Parents instinctively want to be able to trust their kids. But have you ever flipped the question. Are your kids able to trust you? I realize that probably sounds strange, but if you want to have influence and a great relationship with your children and teens, trust is... Read More
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Help, Don't Hinder
By Gina McClain Our oldest son is in the 6th grade. He’s close to exiting his pre-teen season and fully embrace the realm of teen-hood. (This is a great opportunity for you to pray for me.) Over the past year he’s grown into a young man that loves... Read More