How to Stay Open-Handed & Generous as a Family

How to Stay Open-Handed & Generous as a Family

Growing up, my parents always made opportunities for us as kids to be invested in the lives of other people (maybe intentionally or maybe just because that’s who they were). I can still say that to this day, my mom and dad are some of the most servant-hearted people I...
The Value in Giving Nicknames to Your Kids

The Value in Giving Nicknames to Your Kids

From the time that each of our children were born, I’ve given them a nickname. Especially in the younger years, I’d often use their nicknames more than their real names when speaking to them. This past week, our foster daughter asked me, “I think I...
3 Ways to Protect Your Child From Their Own Heart

3 Ways to Protect Your Child From Their Own Heart

We’ve all seen children who were raised right still go wrong, following their hearts all the way to their own destruction.  One of the most crucial aspects of parenting yet the easiest to overlook is the shaping of our children’s hearts. It’s so easy...