Godly Parent
Helping you become the parent your kids deserve
4 Types of Misbehavior and How To Respond To Each
Every parent (or kidmin leader) deals with misbehavior on a regular basis. Misbehavior is a natural part of a child’s sin nature and the foolishness of the heart (Prov. 22:15). And dealing with it properly is an important part of the formation process of each child....
The Best Gift You Can Ever Give To Your Grandkids
I can still remember it clearly like it was yesterday... it was a warm summer afternoon, and I was standing in the driveway at Papa’s house with a baseball glove in my hand. He was standing on the other end of the driveway, his shirt off, and the baseball in his hand....
For What Is Your Life?
Aging bodies, brain farts of the mind, and time once again escaping us... Far more often then we'd like to admit, we are faced with the reality of mortality. God created all of us as eternal beings, yet we're confined to these ticking time bombs called human bodies....
How to Pray for Your Child’s Future Mate
Your child's future mate matters more than you know and praying for them now is hugely important. Many parents and spiritual leaders have differing opinions about what is the best way for a young person to find the right mate. Some say that dating is for mating,...
3 Areas That Often Fly Under the Radar in a Child’s Heart
As I sat on the bed next to my 19 year-old daughter who was home from college, she started sharing her heart about a past relationship with a boy from years earlier. While I thought we had done a pretty good job during that season, I was surprised to learn that there...
15 Engaging Questions to Ask Your Kids After School
For many families, school has either just started or is about to get underway soon. This means back to the hustle and bustle of getting up early, getting back into a scheduled routine, and living another round of the school year life with your family. In the 365 days...
3 Not-To-Miss Parenting Resources for Dads
Godly parents are growing parents. And Godly dads are growing dads. They are always striving to become better as the leader of their home by exposing themselves to relationships and resources that sharpen them for one of their greatest callings in life—parenting. Of...
Don’t Overcomplicate Discipleship… Just Do It!
I tend to overcomplicate things. And usually it's not because things are really all that complicated. I just make them seem that way through overthinking. Whether it's a dreaded phone call, a visit, a task, or an uncomfortable conversation, I can easily convince...
Coaching Your Teenage Child to Success
As a now parent of all teenage and adult children, my role as Dad has changed in some significant ways as I coach them toward life success. My two adult children are in the season of developing serious relationships, and so I tell them—"The two most important...
10 Manly Things Every Dad Should Teach His Son How To Do
I'm the proud father of 3 boys, ranging from 13-20 years old. And every day it's increasingly clear in many ways that they are boys becoming men. They enjoy a challenge, they are motivated by the accomplishment of work, and they anticipate the ability to learn new...


