by Andrew | Jun 16, 2019 | Kids & Family
Ever since our children were young, we have tried to reserve the moments at the end of the day right before going to bed as a special time. Not every night, but multiple nights a week, we try to have some times of family conversation, prayer, or some form of...
by Andrew | May 10, 2019 | Kids & Family
For thinking about me, praying for me, and dreaming about who I would one day become before you even knew me… thanks, Mom. For carrying me in your womb and all of the inconveniences you endured for nine months to bring me into this world… thanks, Mom. For going...
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 | Apr 7, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Throughout the month of April, I’m answering your reader questions… Today’s question – Is it important to involve my children in a Sunday School or small group? Why or why not? Children learn in many different ways through various sources, people,...
by Andrew | Apr 1, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Recently, I asked my readers for questions they would like to be answered on GodlyParent.com. Throughout this month I am addressing one of these questions each week. Today’s question – What should a parent do when they find out their child is being bullied?...
by Andrew | Mar 24, 2019 | Kids & Family
What are some things that your children know they can expect from you as a parent? (Outside of you putting food on the table, a roof over their head, and clothes on their back) In addition to knowing your family schedule, your rules, your expectations, and your...
by Andrew | Mar 17, 2019 | Kids & Family
We see it often… parents who try to pursue success for their children at all costs, sometimes ultimately and sadly, costing them and their children more than anyone else. This past week revealed yet another example of this as many well-known parents, including...
by Andrew | Mar 10, 2019 | Kids & Family
Do you ever get frustrated as a parent that your kids aren’t helping around the house as much as you’d like them to? Do you ever wonder, why can’t I get my child to show any initiative? I think it’s pretty common for all of us… Here are some super practical ways to...
by Andrew | Mar 4, 2019 | Kids & Family
Our 8 year old recently got into a bad habit of having multiple excuses for why he shouldn’t have to do what he’s told when he’s told. For example, a few weeks ago as it was time to get ready for bed, I told him very clearly to go brush his teeth. But 10 minutes...
by Andrew | Jan 26, 2019 | Kids & Family
What is your #1 desire for your children? That they are healthy… that they succeed in sports, education, life… that they are well-liked… that they have a smooth life with few problems? While none of those things are wrong, I know that for us personally (and maybe...
by Andrew | Jan 20, 2019 | Kids & Family
Would you agree that children naturally lack self-control… in their behavior, their spending, and their choices, etc.? If left to themselves and their own desires, they would naturally spend all the money they have, eat all the sugar they could possibly want, and...
by Andrew | Jan 14, 2019 | Kids & Family, Marriage
Thriving families are usually the product of thriving couples. And as weird as it may sound, one of the best ways for you to bless your children is to focus on improving your relationship with your spouse. Because the closer you grow as a couple, the more your...
by Andrew | Jan 6, 2019 | Kids & Family
Godly families don’t happen by accident. Godly families are built by godly parents – parents (and especially godly men) who are willing to do the hard work and pursue the sometimes painful process it takes to see their God-given family vision accomplished. I...
by Andrew | Dec 8, 2018 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Christmas… if you stop to think about it, the word itself brings back a host of memories from your childhood. From the sights to the sounds to the smells of Christmas, it doesn’t take long for our mind to drift off to another time and another place. As parents, we...
by Andrew | Dec 2, 2018 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Come this time of the year, there’s always a lot of talk about the “true spirit of Christmas” that everyone needs to have. But before we can actually have it, I think that this statement begs that we truly answer the question, “What is the true spirit of...
