10 Suggestions for the Blended Family
Matthew 12:25, “Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, ‘every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.’” The process of blending two families into one is often extremely challenging. As my...
Praying for Your Child… It Makes a Difference!
Melody Merritt James 5:16b, “The prayer of a righteous person [mother] has great power as it is working.” If you’re a mom, what do you tend to spend more time doing: reading parenting books or praying for your children and the challenges they face? ...
The Most Influential People in a Teenager’s Life
“Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 I never cease to be amazed at the indoctrinational garbage the world throws at our kids. It’s continual. And seems to always reach new lows. Most...
6 Lessons in Parenting Teenagers
“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Do you remember Charlie Brown’s teacher? She was never seen. Only heard. She made noise. But her words were never audible. My kids often make me feel like...
Helping your Children Honor an Absent Father
“A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish woman tears her house down with her own hands.” Proverbs 14:1 Growing up I saw my mom model love, respect, and honor to my father as a husband. My dad was of the generation that worked hard, provided for the...