These posts are all dedicated to parenting and becoming more positive parents.
The tears were free-flowing, streaming down her cheeks. Her heart had been broken by the cruelty of a thoughtless person. She was hurting. I was hurting. The situation was painful. She’s my daughter – my only girl, and someone had broken her heart. 5 Important Things Our Girls Like to Hear In those quiet moments… Read More
Boys. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and messy; others and neat and deep-thinking. My boy stands well over six feet tall and eats us out of house and home. He’s also incredibly kind, generous, smart, and hard-working. And, although our boys are typically less emotional and less dramatic than our… Read More
Now that your daughter has her prom dress, what else do you need to do in order to help her prepare for prom night? In order to make the most of prom night, there are several things you can do to make the whole event go more smoothly. These are what we are calling the… Read More
What is it that women really love to hear from the men in their lives? What can men say that will make their girlfriends and wives feel loved and appreciated? Are there some phrases or words that women enjoy hearing most? 5 Positive Things Women Love to Hear (from their men) For this post,… Read More
I’ve talked to many people who’ve blown it by having an extra-marital affair. They come from all walks of life. Men. Women. Young. Old. Pastors. Pastor’s wives. Regular folks. How to Stop an Affair (Before it Ever Begins) However, I’ve never heard ANY of these people say that they “set out” to have an affair,… Read More
Have you ever looked at two people and wondered how they ended up together? How did they become a couple? What drew them to each other? One of my good friends loves to ask women this very question about their men, “What was it about your man that made you fall in love with him?”… Read More
It is a common hope amongst parents that their child will develop a strong and ever-growing relationship with Jesus. Understanding God, His word, and His purpose in our lives can be a difficult concept to grasp for little ones. It can also be a hard path to navigate for older children who haven’t consistently sought… Read More
It was so awkward and uncomfortable. Even though it was many years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. We were meeting in our monthly small group session in someone’s home. The food was wonderful and the fellowship was sweet. After dinner, the group decided to play a game of Trivial Pursuit – the… Read More
If you’re like everyone else on the planet, you probably spend a little bit of time every day thinking about how you could probably look a little bit better. If you’re like me, you’ll just suck the stomach in a bit and hope that no one ever notices! But with the new year on us,… Read More
Building a Christ-centered home is the ultimate goal for many. And, while that might look different throughout the seasons of life and from home to home, there are a few common threads you should be able to find in God-honoring homes and families. Marks of a Christ-Centered Home First, a Christ-Centered home is marked by… Read More