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10 Ways to Stop Childhood Entitlement Before it Goes Too Far

We overstep and take over, inhibiting the development of our kids’ perseverance and patience.

10 Ways to Stop Childhood Entitlement Before it Goes Too Far

6 Ways to Help Children with Big Feelings

We are often surrounded by little ones we love — kids or grandkids, nieces or nephews, or children of our hurting friends who are also dealing with...

6 Ways to Help Children with Big Feelings

5 Ways to Encourage Dads This Father's Day

Dads provide their families with guidance, protection, and leadership. They are a role model for their kids. Dads set the standard for what a dad...

5 Ways to Encourage Dads This Father's Day

6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Dad

It's funny how your source of earthly joy evolves over time. The things you used to do in your leisure time don't matter as much. As a parent,...

6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Dad

5 Ways to Make Bible Study a Family Affair

This job of raising our kids in the truth is not a one-man job! Teaching the Bible is one of the most important things we can do as parents. It is...

5 Ways to Make Bible Study a Family Affair

3 Things Parents Should Know about IF

Bea has cast away the innocence and imagination of childhood and has no intentions of returning. But then Bea’s life gets a little strange....

3 Things Parents Should Know about IF

5 Biblical Fathers Whose Actions Influence Dads Today

Jarius teaches fathers to not lose hope but to just believe God no matter what type of commotion and disbelief may be surrounding them.

5 Biblical Fathers Whose Actions Influence Dads Today

Chip and Joanna Gaines Defend Their Rule about No Social Media for Their Kids Until Age 18

Chip and Joanna Gaines have a rule in their home: You cannot use social media until the summer before going to college.

Chip and Joanna Gaines Defend Their Rule about No Social Media for Their Kids Until Age 18

What Adult Children Wish Their Parents Would Say to Them

Parents have the opportunity to speak life and hope to their children as they navigate through adulthood. If they choose to focus on negativity and...

What Adult Children Wish Their Parents Would Say to Them

4 Important Lessons on Fatherhood in the Bible

The greatest example of fatherhood in the Bible is our heavenly father. Therefore, we can learn the greatest lessons on fatherhood in the Bible by...

4 Important Lessons on Fatherhood in the Bible

How to Have Quiet Time as a Mom

I know that the enemy is out to interrupt my relationship with my Savior–and he is very sneaky and good at distracting us with good things–but God...

How to Have Quiet Time as a Mom

7 Summer Movies Your Children Will Want to Watch

Gone are family-focused superhero movies. (Deadpool & Wolverine falls far short of that description.) Gone, too, are dinosaur films and...

7 Summer Movies Your Children Will Want to Watch

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mom

There is no greater calling. There is no greater thing. Your family is your heartbeat, and continually pointing them toward their Savior will...

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mom

Handling Difficult Relationships with Adult Children

In the moment, our child’s words might feel like rejection, thereby triggering defensiveness within us. In reality, our son or daughter is seeking...

Handling Difficult Relationships with Adult Children

An Encouragement to College Grads as They Enter the Workplace

I encourage you to view your workplace opportunity as a divine calling. So, let’s take a few minutes to explore how you can approach your workplace...

An Encouragement to College Grads as They Enter the Workplace