Have you taken your kids on a Blessing Hunt?

In our busy, let’s face it… chaotic lives, we too often forget to redeem the moments and help our children to focus on what is good.  We speed through life too quickly, grabbing our kids by the hand as th...

When Obedience Doesn't Make Sense

I’m certain you’ve noticed in our confusing culture that we all are having a harder time than ever choosing obedience.  And so… how do we teach our children obedience?  As the culture has grown more evil, and the ph...

If you could make only one parenting commitment, what would be most effective for the life of your child?

Biblical Respect!

This would transform how your child sees God, others and self.  Consider the following targets of respect...

1.  Respect fo...

Bedtime often becomes the parent’s most trying time of the day. Why?

Parents are tired! Face it! It’s been a long day! I can say that no matter what day you’re reading this, and I’m probably right on target!  Almost every day of parenting is a long...

 3 Steps to Calm, Cool, and Composed Hearts

Have you been in the grocery store shopping in an aisle when a little bomb (also known as an uncontrollable child) went off?  Chances are you have, and perhaps it was even your child.  I remember being in ...

Up at 6:00 a.m., attempting to jump in the shower before the little ones open their eyes.  You wonder if they actually hear the sound of your eyelids opening because so often they begin their fussing as soon as you peek at the new day. Too often your...

If you love me you will keep my commandments.  John 14:15

Many times this verse is read and understood in reverse.  We are so conditioned in this world to think that we must do in order to get. As a result, we misunderstand this verse in this way:

Bringing Family fun and relationship back to the dinner table

Wouldn't it be amazing to sit down as a family for a meal, and enjoy the time together? It's possible! This blog will not solve every problem. Sometimes we are dealing with serious food a...