by Andrew | Mar 19, 2018 | Kids & Family
We have a 15 year old son who is very frugal and wise with his money. He looks for ways to save money, and it frustrates him to no end when he sees his friends blowing theirs or their parents’ money without a care in the world. We also have an 8 year old son who...
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 18, 2018 | Kids & Family
Nearly 5 years ago, God led me to start this thing called “Andrew’s Blog”, now more commonly known as GodlyParent.com. (If for some reason you haven’t signed up yet, now would be a perfect time. 😉 😉 ) I began with the intent of helping parents and leaders...
by Andrew | Feb 12, 2018 | Kids & Family
From the time your child enters the world until the time you release them into it on their own, you are given approximately 18 years, 216 months, 936 weeks, and 6,570 days to nurture, train, and love them. And with each moment you have with your children, it’s a...
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 | Jan 28, 2018 | Kids & Family
Believe it or not, a lot of parents are doing things for their kids that they really shouldn’t be doing. Things that are hurting, rather than helping them for life. And things that are robbing them of future potential that they will one day need. Here are 5 of those...
by Andrew | Jan 21, 2018 | Kids & Family
Our 7-year-old son, Shane, is the life of the family. He loves to be funny, a prankster, and an all-around fun kid. And he loves to hide. We’ll be in a store, and Shane will disappear. In reality, he’s actually hiding around the corner or in-between the rack of...
by Andrew | Jan 14, 2018 | Kids & Family, Marriage
Two questions for you… Are you ready for them? 1. Have you ever dreamed up some great ideas for how you could show love to your kids or your spouse in simple ways? Maybe to take them to their favorite place to eat… write them a love note to hide somewhere...
by Andrew | Jan 8, 2018 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Psalm 119:73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me. Last week, our family went to see the new movie, The Greatest Showman. We had heard some positive things about it and thought that we would give it a try for ourselves. And I’d have to say, in my opinion, it did...
by Andrew | Dec 31, 2017 | Kids & Family
Every child needs a hero. I can remember that growing up I had two heroes – my Dad and Michael Jordan. I wanted so bad to be the next MJ and one day play in the NBA. I also wanted to become a pastor like my father. (One of the two came true.) In addition...
by Andrew | Dec 11, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Three things that God has given to every Christian are His Son (to die for us), His Spirit (to live within us), and His Word (to teach and direct us). All three are vitally important to our walk with God, and every believer, including children, should have a love and...
by Andrew | Nov 27, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Psalm 107:17 Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. You don’t have to look far to see people all around who are afflicted by their own self-inflicted choices. Choices that have defeated them, enslaved them, and...
by Andrew | Nov 13, 2017 | Kids & Family
Here are 5 simple ways to tell if you are in control of your kids or the other way around. Are any of these things happening in your home? Your kids are telling you “no”, and it goes unchallenged or undisciplined. They may even hit you, scream at you, or...
by Andrew | Oct 30, 2017 | Kids & Family
Over the years I’ve had multiple parents who’ve sat across from me in my office and expressed dire concern for a child who is on a foolish path. And their question is always the same – “What do we need to do?” While sometimes there are...
by Andrew | Oct 16, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Our family recently watched the new movie, The Stray, and it was quite a tear-jerker. (Spoiler alert…) While it was a very clean and enjoyable movie, it could potentially raise some serious questions from your kids about what happens when a family pet dies....
