Godly Parent
Helping you become the parent your kids deserve

Life and Ministry Lessons I’ve Learned from My Pastor
In just a few weeks, our family will be answering God's call and transitioning to a new ministry in Illinois. As I look back on the the past 14 years of ministry in Liberal, KS, God has blessed me abundantly with an amazing church to call home, and a wonderful pastor...

God Is In Your Tomorrow
Psalm 139:5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me. Have you ever been in a situation of waiting where it was hard to trust in God for the end result? Rhetorical question, right? We’ve all been there. I’ve personally been in one of those...

Is VBS Still an Effective Summer Outreach?
Is VBS still an effective summer outreach? That's a question that's gotten some attention in the kidmin world over the last few years as many churches have changed or adapted their summer programing from what is commonly known as "Vacation Bible School" to other...

Helping Our Kids Get On “The Right Side of History”
What's the Big Deal about Worldview? - Part 2 We’re living in a sexual and moral revolution that is taking place right before our eyes, as efforts are being made to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. And one of the greatest arguments made for it’s necessity is...

Does My Child’s Worldview Really Matter?
What's the Big Deal about Worldview? - Part 1 Whether we want to admit it or not, the word "worldview" plays a much bigger part than most people realize in all that's going on around us in the world today. When we think of key issues that trigger our emotions and...

The Positive Power of a Godly Teenager in a Child’s Life
As a parent, one of the greatest blessings you can have in your children's lives is godly role models for them to follow and look up to. Sometimes this can be grandparents and other relatives, or a pastor or teacher, or even a coach or mentor. However, someone who...

5 Qualities of Great Servant Leadership
Ronald Reagan, who was a great servant leader, once wisely said, "In the end, it all comes down to leadership." All of us, in some way or another, are leaders in some area of our lives, because as John Maxwell puts it, leadership is influence, and we all have...

2 Things Your Kids Are Counting On You to Do for Them, TODAY!
If you haven’t done this in a while, I’d encourage you to try it out this week… Take inventory of what your kids ask you and tell you on a regular basis. I’ve found that a majority of the time, there are two things that our kids are counting on you and I to do for...

3 Things to Teach Your Kids About Their First Kiss
I was a 12 year old boy, and here was an attractive girl asking me to kiss her…. Did I want to? Of course. Did I know what I should do? Absolutely. Would I give in to the temptation? I'm glad I didn't. The reason? I had made a decision at an even younger age that I...

Talking to Your Kids About Purity, Sex, and Relationships
It's inevitable... It's going to happen... and you know it. Your child is going to ask you THAT question. Ya, you know, the one you're not going to have a good answer for because it has to do with sex. A while back, my four-year-old randomly asked me on his way to...