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 …
2 Great Messages Christian Parents Can Communicate About Marriage
In my last post, I talked about 2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage. Today, I want to look at this from a different perspective. What are the good …
2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage
Readers Note: This article was originally published in February 2018 Parents have an incredible amount of influence in the decisions made by their children. What you say and how you …
Raising Up Martyrs
The Story of Leah Sharibu On February 19, 2018, a faction of Boko Haram, a terrorist group that has been raging for several years in different regions in Africa, kidnapped …
Movie Review: The Tomorrow War
Sins of the Father *Contains spoilers* While a little uneven in tone, Chris Pratt’s new action vehicle, The Tomorrow War (streaming on Amazon Prime), is an exciting science fiction diversion …