Godly Parent
Helping you become the parent your kids deserve

Is My Child Old Enough To Get Saved?
2 Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child though hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…" Here's a common question I’ve been asked many times by different parents, “Is my child old enough to get saved?” If you work in children's...

3 Ways To Motivate Your Kids To Spend Less Device Time
Let’s face it, the statistics don’t lie. Kids ages 8-18 are spending more than 7 hours a day with their faces glued to a device or gadget of some sort. Whether it be a computer, iPad, smartphone, television, video game system, or anything else. According to a recent...

5 Ideas to JUMPSTART Your Mornings in the New Year
Let’s be real honest… some of us need some super jumper cables to revive us and jumpstart our lives every morning. (Yes, we call it Coffee! Preferably with french vanilla creamer to be exact.) Our groans when the alarm goes off sound similar to our car engines on a...

10 Things The Kids In Your Ministry Won’t Tell You, But Wish You Knew
Ever wonder what the kids in your ministry are thinking, but not saying? Here are 10 things they won't tell you but wish you knew... 1. We can tell when you come unprepared. Just because we’re kids doesn’t mean we don’t notice. 2. We love it when you use our names...

They Call Me Daddy
On this last post of 2015, I chose to write something for my boys... I walk into the living room, a hard work’s day is done, I’m greeted by the smiles and sounds of kiddos glad I’m home. They run to me, they hug me tight, they say “We’re glad you’re here. Daddy, will...

So, What Should We Do With Santa Claus?
A taboo subject among Christian families at Christmastime is often the issue of what to do with Santa Claus. Yes, No, Maybe?… What’s the right answer? Is there one? While there are many God-loving Christians on both sides of the Santa aisle, and I’m friends with many...

3 Surprisingly Unexpected Ways To Evaluate Your Year
At the end of a year, wise people will stop and evaluate the previous year, and see how they can improve themselves over the next 12 months. Well, the last page of this last year is soon to be written, and the first page of the next is almost ready to be turned....

Books I Read In 2015
Throughout the year, I try to read through a new book every couple of months. Here are the books I read in 2015. These are not in order of importance, simply in the order that I read them throughout the year. (I purposefully didn't include the Bible in this list...

Andrew’s Blog Is 1 1/2 Years Old!
Can I ask you for a quick favor? Andrew's Blog is 18 months old! It's been a great ride helping to equip and encourage parents and leaders like yourself to effectively reach the next generation. Thanks for being a faithful reader. Below I have a quick survey that...

5 Reasons Why I Date My Daughter
I have a confession to make... I'm dating someone else, but my wife's okay with it... Of our four children, the Lord blessed us with one little girl, daddy’s Princess, Faith. There’s something very special about a Daddy/Daughter relationship. Something unique and...