Godly Parent
Helping you become the parent your kids deserve

How Young Is Too Young To Teach Children Doctrine?
II Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child though hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…" After a heavy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets & alleys, a young mother watched her 2 little boys playing in the...

Affirmation In the Home: “Say What You Want to See”
Galatians 5:14-15 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another." Living in a home with other sinners day in and day out can...

5 Things You Can’t Afford to Say No To as a Dad
There are times when saying no is necessary. A man needs to know those times. As a father, there are times when saying no to things for a season doesn’t necessarily mean saying no to those things forever. It's more of a 'maybe just not right now' mentality. A man...

5 Counterintuitive Ways to Make Your Child Happy
Every good parent wants to make their child happy. But what if a parent's good intentions to bring happiness to their child is actually working against them in the long run? Here are five things that parents are often hesitant to do with their children either out of...

The Answer To the World’s Problems (It might just surprise you)
As parents, my wife and I are still smack dab in the middle of our parenting journey. With one child away at college, three still at home, and two new foster kids, we are currently approaching parenting from a variety of different angles... and we're loving it. As...

Are You Over-Parenting or Under-Parenting?
There are generally 3 types of parents and parenting styles? While most parents are doing the best they can with what they know, many parents are doing one or the other - either over-parenting their children or under-parenting them. They're either going overboard by...

Help! My child keeps lying… What should I do?
Help! My child keeps lying... What should I do?... I recently received a message from a concerned mother who asked this question… “My child lies constantly. Do you have any advice?” This is a common question and frustration for many parents. The reality is that kids...

She’s a Quiet Warrior – Please Pray for Charity
I don't often get super personal on the blog, but today is different. And I'm asking for your help... To many, she's my wife, but to me, she's my world. I don't brag on her nearly as much as I should or could. But I choose to today. When most people think of Charity...

25 Ways To Tell Your Kids I Love You (without saying ‘I Love You’)
Kids enjoy being shown they are loved just as much if not more than they enjoy being told they are loved. Here are 25 ways to tell your kids I love you without telling your kids “I love you". Tickle them Wrestle with them Hug them Listen to them Tease them Play...

3 Simple New Year’s Goals to Make with Your Kids
Thankfully the crazy year of 2020 is over! But with every ending also comes a new beginning. Just like a new unwritten page, 2021 brings with it the potential to be a fresh start for your family. So as you're thinking through ideas and goals for the next 12 months,...