Being a divorced parent or a step parent presents us with thousands of opportunities to either “tell the truth” or to filter our words to protect the kids. Many times…
Teaching Kids Biblcal Truth
Do you sense the shift of truth in our culture? Barna collected data in 2021 showing that 73% of parents wanted their children to have a healthy relationship with spirituality.…
Make This Easter Memorable
A new dress. An Easter egghunt. Easter service. For the Christian family, Easter is the most important day on the calendar. According to a 2021 poll, 80% of Americans celebrate Easter. What does your family do to create memories leading…
Passing on Your Faith to Your Next Generation
What do you consider when you think of leaving an inheritance? A 401K plan? An insurance policy? A piece of jewelry? It’s easy to get caught up in what the world…
Matters Of the Heart
The month of February focuses on matters of the heart. Valentine’s cards and gifts bleed pink and red in the stores. But did you know February is also American Heart…
Where Are the Fathers?
PART ONE I don’t remember you hugging me. I don’t remember you kissing me. Did you tell me how much you loved me? Did you ever toss me up in…
Happy New Year Step/Bonus/Blended Families!
With each new year come joys and challenges in a stepfamily. We are thirteen years down the road from blending four children and they are now all adults, two are…
Hurting or Helping the Children At Christmas?
With holidays upon us there are many opportunities for divorced parents to either hurt or help their shared children. Many co-parents fight and argue over who gets to have the…
Why Family Discipleship in America is Critical to the Church at Large
Strengthen the Family Leaders for healthy spiritual growth. While evangelism has accomplished the good and important work of bringing people to Christ, there now exists a significant gap between the…
Holiday Chaos For Kids Of Divorce
In working with children, I hear them talk about some of the most interesting experiences when mom and dad are divorced. One of the most common themes is related to…