by Andrew | Aug 4, 2019 | Kids & Family
I can remember the days when our children were young, and my wife would come home from grocery shopping rattling off the list of infractions our children were guilty of while in the store. The list often included misdemeanors (or misbehaviors) like arguing with each...
by Andrew | Apr 5, 2021 | Kids & Family, Marriage
How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page? The longer you’re a parent, the more you realize that parenting brings out things in you as nothing else can, both the good and the bad. Sometimes parenting brings out feelings, emotions,...
by Andrew | Jan 26, 2020 | Kids & Family
The world was shocked by the news over the weekend of Kobe Bryant and his daughters’ passing in their private helicopter, along with multiple other passengers. Kobe leaves behind a wife and children who need our prayers. There are some simple reminders for us...
by Andrew | Apr 28, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Throughout this month, I’ve been answering your reader questions… Today’s Question – What are the pros and cons of various modes of education, and how can a parent evaluate which is best? It’s the age-old question in Christian circles, and everybody seems...
by Andrew | Feb 25, 2018 | Kids & Family
Can you relate to either of these scenarios I recently encountered?… I observed a scenario where a small child in a public place challenged their parent’s authority by clearly going against what their parent had just told them not to do. The scenario sadly...
by Andrew | Feb 5, 2018 | Kids & Family
Last week, we considered 5 Things Parents Need to Stop Doing FOR Their Kids. If you haven’t read it yet, I’d encourage you to check it out. This week, I’d like to emphasize 5 things parents need to stop doing TO their kids. Have you ever watched a parent...
by Andrew | Nov 14, 2016 | Kids & Family
From the time many of us were in pre-school up until the time we moved out of the house, the principle of Ephesians 6:1-3 was engrained within us – That it’s right for children to obey and to honor their parents. I don’t think that any of us would question...
by Andrew | Jan 14, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
“Once upon a time kids were just kids, but in our high-tech era there’s no room for innocence.” Once upon a time, there were children. They were carefree little tykes who played with dolls and toy trucks, went to school to learn their lessons and did...
by Andrew | Apr 16, 2023 | Kids & Family, Marriage
I can remember growing up and thinking that Mom always had eyes in the back of her head. Mom seemed to know everything. But now as a parent, I’m almost equally as convinced that my kids sometimes have eyes and ears in the back of their heads as well....
by Andrew | Jul 24, 2022 | Kids & Family
I’m a firm believer in saying “yes” to my kids whenever possible, especially when they make requests for my time and attention. However, one of the biggest struggles for many parents is that they have a hard time, or are simply unwilling, to tell their children...
by Andrew | Apr 10, 2022 | Kids & Family, Marriage
It has been rightly said that “one of the greatest gifts a father can give to his children is to love their mother.” I couldn’t agree more. The success of your children’s future marriages will in large part depend upon the example of yours. So here are 5...
by Andrew | Nov 21, 2021 | Kids & Family
Today’s article is a guest post by my good friend, Ben Watt. Ben is blessed to be married to Kristina, dad to 2 boys and 2 girls (Ben’s family pictured above), and has served the Lord in a variety of ministries, most recently as a family pastor. Connect...
by Andrew | Aug 15, 2021 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
As parents, it’s our job to prepare our kids for life. And a big part of that job often includes partnering with your school of choice to help educate your children academically. But as we full well know, there’s a lot more than just academics on the line....
by Andrew | Feb 13, 2021 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
As parents, my wife and I are still smack dab in the middle of our parenting journey. With one child away at college, three still at home, and two new foster kids, we are currently approaching parenting from a variety of different angles… and we’re loving...
