Better questions than, “How was your day at school?”
Has this scenario played out for you before? Parent: “How was your day?” Kid: “Good . . .” (silence) Not the back and forth banter you were looking…
Helping kids find God in the wonder of his creation
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of his hands” (Psalm 19:1 NIV). “What is the point of sunsets?” asked my…
Parenting with grace-filled habits: An honest reflection of “Habits of the Household”
Originally published on Denison Forum While reading Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Earley,…
Becoming a peaceful parent
I could hear the kids squabbling again and I found myself sighing in frustration. What in the world could they be arguing about now? I was in the…
3 Character qualities that set your kids up for success
Like most well-intentioned parents, Dave and I have high hopes for our boys. We want our sons to grow up to be good men, productive, stable, and…