Parenting Archives

I believe parents have a few things in common with politicians: making speeches, addressing problems, protecting reputations and giving hope.

Ten truths every teenage girl needs to hear.

I need to confess my sins to my children. They need to know I sin; they need to know I repent, and they need to know I’m forgiven.

Back when I was at school, teachers stopped kids from saying bad words, not Bible verses. Last I checked, “Jesus” wasn’t a four-letter word.

If you know where you want to end up, begin in a way that reflects your destination.

Several years ago, I quipped before an audience, “Election years make people crazy.” And that was before I had any idea what was coming in 2016.

There’s a reason why so many of us begin praying for our children while they’re still in the womb: We understand that we’re in a war.

Have you ever been exhausted in every area of life? Have you ever begged God to let this season in your life end? If so, you are not alone.

We’ve all been on the other end of a question that we have absolutely no idea how we’re supposed to answer, let alone on a kid-appropriate level.

The “perfect” childhood requires parents to work constantly to make sure every moment is wonderful. That’s not healthy for parents or children.

Sex outside of marriage is prohibited for Christians. No excuses and no getting around it. So is porn. That can be just as harmful as sex.

God whispered into my heart the passion to see other single moms, like myself, live a life of freedom, hope, and joy.

Keep putting the Gospel in front of your children. Talk about it in everyday life, in family devotions, and around the table after Sunday worship.

My daughter has struggled with addiction, self-harm, mental health issues, suicidal thoughts and more for over ten years.

My prayer is that as my children grow up, they will be so rooted in Christ that they’ll never question whether they belong.