One Dad’s Panic Attack
Mary Poppins? December 21st 2018 my life changed. I think it could have been Mary Poppins fault, but I’m not sure. I didn’t really want to be at the movie theater watching Mary Poppins, but I did want to be … Continue reading One Dad’s Panic Attack
The Day My Brother Bit My Big Toe
The Day My Brother Bit My Big Toe! Way before “Charlie, you bit my finger” got popular, I was bitten by my brother Mike on the big toe. Brotherly love you might call it…. The situation was not unique as … Continue reading The Day My Brother Bit My Big Toe
How to Create a Little Consumer Christian
How to Create little Consumer Christian…. Parents, I wanted to give you a little advice on how to create a consumer Christian out of your child. It’s actually not that hard, but there are a few practical steps that you … Continue reading How to Create a Little Consumer Christian
Talking with Little Ones about Death
Talking with Little Ones about Death I have a very sensitive 6 year-old boy. Recently we watched a movie where one of the lead actors died. It really scared him and led to a lot of tears. I started to … Continue reading Talking with Little Ones about Death
The Children’s Chant
Below, you will find an Old Testament chronology for 4 to 10-year-olds. You can teach each of the Bible stories, then memorize the corresponding saying. Children can quickly memorize this chronology. Listen to the audio file along with reading the … Continue reading The Children’s Chant
The Child I DON’T Naturally Connect with
If you have more than one child, you may find that it is easier to connect with certain ones more than others. Maybe one has a similar sense of humor or sees the world a little more like you do … Continue reading The Child I DON’T Naturally Connect with
Be a Family on Mission
Being a Family on Mission Do you have a plan for getting your children involved in missions? When we think of missions, Matthew 28:19-20 typically comes to mind. This is the classic passage where Jesus commissions the disciples after his … Continue reading Be a Family on Mission
Are You Ready For A Media Fast?
Do your children get grumpy when you tell them to put down the device, shut off the game system or movie? Have you noticed that you are obsessed with Facebook, your favorite Netflix show or constantly window shopping on your … Continue reading Are You Ready For A Media Fast?
What Is Repentance?
Repentance is one of the most difficult things in the Christian life. As families work through this resource together, they will learn the steps that are necessary for true repentance to happen. Try reading one chapter each night as a … Continue reading What Is Repentance?
Is My Child Ready for Baptism?
Is My Child Ready for Baptism? Is my child ready for baptism? I hear this question quite a bit from families. Many are skeptical and want me to talk with their child to see why he/she is interested in baptism. … Continue reading Is My Child Ready for Baptism?
A Young Woman Who Chose Life
In January of 1976, a young woman found out that she was pregnant. Her and her husband had been struggling financially for quite sometime. They already had three children and this news was an unwelcomed surprise. Her husband encouraged her … Continue reading A Young Woman Who Chose Life