Godly Parent
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8 Reasons Your Kids are Misbehaving
Every parent deals with bad behavior from their kids from time to time. I can remember a time in particular when one of our boys seemed to be repeatedly pushing his siblings and hitting them with whatever he happened to have in his hand at the moment. What we came to...

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL – 6 for the price of 1
Yes, we're crazy!... And we'll probably never do this again, but between now and Monday, you can snag 6 of our VBS curriculum bundles for the price of just 1! Because we know that many of you serve in the local children's ministry of your church, we are making a...

Struggling to Be Disciplined?… Here’s Why
"For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” Romans 7:19 "But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection…” I Corinthians 9:27 Do you ever struggle with being disciplined? Well, you're in good company. What is Discipline?...

I’m an Adult!… Do I Still Have to Honor My Parents?
From the time many of us were in pre-school up until the time we moved out of the house, the principle of Ephesians 6:1-3 was engrained within us - That it’s right for children to obey and to honor their parents. I don’t think that any of us would question this...

Law vs. Grace – An Amazing Analogy for Parents from Sunday’s Game
Following church on Sunday night, our family came home and watched some of the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. To say the least, it was a history making game in more than one way, ending in a 6-6 tie after overtime where both teams...

How to Know if You’ve Been Called to the Ministry
One of the questions I’ve been asked multiple times over the years is this - “How do I really know if I’ve been called into the ministry?” Sometimes this question comes from a teenager or adult wrestling with God’s will for their life. Other times, it comes from...

Why A Routine Matters To Your Kids
Our youngest son is 6 years old, and since the time he was about 3, there’s nothing he loves more than when dad tucks him in at night and does 'the piggy toes'. In fact, his last words verbatim every night before he heads downstairs to go to bed are these, “I love...

Mom & Dad, You Need A Break!
Parenting is one the most rigorous jobs on the planet… just ask any mom with young kids. It can flat wear you out. In order to be at our best for our little angels, sometimes it simply means getting some time away from them and their golden halos. We all need some...

Could Your Family Be Found Guilty Of Having Too Much Fun?
Have you ever been around “that family” that just can’t help but laugh together, joke around together, make fun of each other (in a good way), and just simply have a good time without even seeming to try? It’s refreshing to see families living and loving life...

A Busy Parents Guide To Doing Family Devotions – Part 2
Last week, we discussed "The Why" behind the importance of doing family devotions. If you haven't read it yet, I'd encourage you to check it out. We were reminded that of the 168 hours in a child's week, the church on average only gets one of them, leaving 167 hours...