Characteristics of a godly father
Where are all the fathers? Such a simple question with myriad results and one resounding answer: fathers are not here, and neither are they there.…
Four ways to teach kids the incredible power of words
Our words have a profound impact on those around us. Whether we’re using our speech to build others up or pull them down, what comes out of our…
Why we don't say "best friend"
Language is one of my favorite subjects to study and think about. I’ve always told my students that whoever owns the dictionary owns the culture. It…
Quick ways to invest in others when you are short on time
This might bother or surprise some people, but I strive for “good enough” when it comes to many areas of homemaking. My mantra is, “Just do the best…
3 ways to guide your children to emotional wholeness
It felt like the world was falling apart around me. I had just gotten home from a long day of seeing clients, and all I wanted was a shower,…
Three truths about Christian community
The desire to connect with others consumed my thoughts as I played with my toddler at our apartment’s playground late one summer afternoon. My…
Shaping Christian virtue through reading aloud
Stories have power When my husband and I had three young boys under the age of four, I discovered the captivating effect of books and reading aloud.…
Six ways to help your kids discover God’s glory
The word “glory” is mentioned more than 500 times in Scripture. God’s glory is the very essence of who God is; it’s his character. Glory is what sets…
Can there be two “fun parents” in one house?
In a typical household, one parent is often more serious, organized, and a stickler for rules and routines, while the other is more loose and fun,…
