Power of a praying parent
I'm not sure how the Lord is leading you to pray for your children. But here's what happens. Sometimes these prayers feel like a boomerang. And a…
Tough conversations with our kids
Well, here's the thing, from the time that our kids are old enough to carry on a conversation with us that doesn't just involve whether or not they…
Schooling options: Preferences rather than requirements
I sat in a student missions training seminar about 6 months ago. What we were facing that week consisted of sleeping on floors, engaging refugee…
Trusting God’s plan for my kids
But when it came to finding that path for my kids, I knew a verse that was one of the earliest scripture memories for me. And it was something I held…
The language of play—A powerful way to connect with your kids
Mom, will you play with me? Pause. Something happens when we become adults. We start to think about education, food, paying the bills, serving, and…
How to set an example for your children
Set an example for your children in practicing these 8 things. This is a powerful idea and word picture for how we live our lives. You can think…
When your child has a character misstep
So let's talk about some steps that we could take in the moment that will help this character come back. The first thing is I pray for you in a tag…
Set healthy boundaries without compromising freedom
Okay, now I get to talk about something that I love to talk about. Anytime I talk about raising boys, and it's as relevant today as ever, it has…
Survival Mode
If you’ve ever walked through an incredibly stressful season or some difficult circumstances, you may have experienced what myself and others call…
