Healthy ways to deal with grief from the parent of a prodigal.
Six lessons from Solomon's writings.
Keep your ears and eyes open and in tune to what’s going on in your child’s life, and to all that he is exposed to. Keep the lines of communication open.
Children must be taught that cutting others down in any way is repulsive because every person is made in the image of God.
The greatest commandments are to love God and love others, but what does this look like for a college student?
A few ideas on how parents can start cultivating an attitude of service in simple ways, by weaving threads of humility, consideration, and an "others-first" attitude into the fabric of everyday life.
In the battle for the hearts and minds of our children, we need to recognize that they need our intentional guidance in countering the deceptions of life.
Encouragement for those who have doubts about adopting.
When we got out of the car, I could tell I had picked a bad day to bring a little kid to the mall.
Lying, no matter how small, is a big deal. If our children are going to develop the discipline to always embrace the truth, it will be with our help.
Our children need to catch a vision for being an ambassador for Christ.
Becoming involved in your child’s friendships can mean taking on some interesting roles.
Parents often feel tired from fighting the influences of the culture, but let me encourage you to hang on.
Eight "foundation builders" to help parents as they seek to cultivate strong friendships with their young children.
A day full of frustrating challenges gave me a good laugh years later.
As we learned more about our son, it felt like we were unwrapping a precious gift. Each testing day brought new insights into how his amazing brain worked.
Practical tips for relieving some of the natural rivalry between siblings and helping them to develop an appreciation for one another.
What chores can children do at specific ages? The following chart gives some ideas of what is possible.
In most cases I find boredom to be a function of attitude—a result of my own selfishness and lack of vision or initiative or creativity.
Three steps that will help you spiritually invest in your family.
Here are some issues to consider as you consider adding to your family through adoption.
Are you making memories with your children? Those moments may be the best times of their lives.
Your kids know all about the latest phone and internet technologies. So do pornographers. Donna Rice Hughes talks about the importance of protecting your children.
Many couples start off wrong and are then burdened with poor in-law relationships for years. It will take faith to develop positive in-law relationships.
Manners were God's idea first.
God allowed me to spend a few precious hours with a husband, father, and grandfather finishing the race strong and loving his family during his last hours on earth.
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Practical suggestions to help you remember what shapes your family’s life and legacy.
Loving wayward children even when you don't approve of their behavior.