What weary moms need most
Motherhood is a gift, we know, but it is also one of the most challenging jobs we have ever worked. Yes, our kids are God-given joys. They make us…
“How one simple practice changed the way I parent”
“What do you need to confess, Mommy?” I rephrased my son’s question in my mind. What don’t I need to confess? I didn’t realize that in teaching my…
Pointing your preschooler to Jesus
I never really thought about it when my wife and I decided to have kids, but within that decision, we were essentially signing up to become teachers,…
Confident parenting: Barefoot before the perfect Father
“Didn’t you know? We live like animals around here,” I said, a bit embarrassed. The other mom’s face lit up, “Oh, we don’t have screens, either,”…
The captain of his family: 4 ways to practice humility in fatherhood
Every guy has a list. He creates it in his formative years. Some of it may come from his dad, maybe some from a grandfather, and probably a bit of…
Groundbreaking Pilot's Advice for Dads
Karen Borta, the CBS anchor, said, “I need a piece of paper. I have to write that down.” CBS had just finished airing a segment about Lou Freeman, a…
A Tale of Two Turkeys
Tom Turkey was a big, noisy turkey whose feathers went every which way when he walked. Tina Turkey was just as noisy, but her clucking sounded a lot…
Parental Blinders
I was sitting at my son’s T-Ball game when I realized that his chances of becoming a major league player were not promising. The score was close and…