Love the life you have. Create the life you want.

Love the life you have. Create the life you want.

I hope your family had an amazing Thanksgiving last week. Ours did, and it was a great reminder of just how blessed we are. All of our kids were home, including many more that we call family. This past weekend brought to mind an important but easily forgotten...
Faith Habits That Last a Lifetime

Faith Habits That Last a Lifetime

“Jesus? Jesus?”… said our two year old, as she pointed at her toothbrush on the bathroom counter. For the longest time, she struggled to let us brush her teeth at night. But for the last month, since I started singing “Jesus Loves Me” to her while brushing her teeth,...
Why Won’t My Kids Listen? (3 reasons they tune you out)

Why Won’t My Kids Listen? (3 reasons they tune you out)

“I’m going to count to three, and if you don’t obey, you’re going to be in big trouble.” “If you don’t stop teasing your sister, you’re not going to get dessert for the next year.” “Why can’t they listen to me the first time? They only obey once I raise my voice.” Is...
Replace the Bad With the Good

Replace the Bad With the Good

“Parenting forward” (focusing on training more than correction) is a huge win for Christian parents. Last week, we talked about one of the best ways to do this: train your kids when they’re NOT in trouble. Use those small, everyday moments to speak...
Train Before Trouble Strikes

Train Before Trouble Strikes

Teach them diligently unto thy children… when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way. -Deuteronomy 6:7 Many parents find themselves perpetually frustrated with their kids…  “Will they ever learn?”… “Why can’t they just listen?”… etc. ...