What are the real biblical solutions that are available to parents when their children decide to leave the Christian faith?
Family is Worth Fighting For
Why is family so important and is it worth fighting for? According to one sociologist, David Brooks, writing for the Atlantic, When you put everything together, we’re likely living through …
Having Trouble Expressing Your Feelings? Try This
My dad was a good man, but I don’t think showing love through his words was ever a strength for him. Yes, he showed love in other ways by taking …
How to Not Lose Your Temper When Your Kid’s Misbehave
Disciplining misbehavior often brings out the worst in us. Without considering what God might be up to with us and our child, we react quickly, yell, and do the thing …
Teach Your Kids How to Say Sorry, And Mean It
Do you ever wonder how your kids can be so mean to each other!? And then, how can you get them to sincerely say they are sorry? Let’s take apart …
Five Guideposts to Help You Raise Jesus Followers
No maps. No GPS. Few street signs. Those are three important reasons why I don’t drive in developing countries; I’d get lost. Raising our kids to follow Christ is a …
3 Ways to Become a Great Girl-Dad
I never imagined that my work as a pediatrician would lead me to consult with NFL players in the NFL Fatherhood Initiative about how to be better fathers. What did …
You Should Call Your Dad
The last time I spoke with my dad was June 17, 1996. It was Father’s Day. I rarely phoned him—our conversations were mostly awkward and terse, often edgy. He was, …
How to Train Your Kids to Handle Finances
Are you building a Christian financial legacy for your kids? As Christian parents, our responsibility goes beyond helping our children to be financially successful. We have a responsibility to teach …
What do I do When My Kids Won’t Listen to Me?
Immediate obedience is a commonly taught parenting principle and the method for extracting it is often quick, firm, and even physical. Is this the Bible’s way of discipline? My thinking …