Is There a Correlation Between Anxiety & Discipline?

Nov 1, 2019 | Overcoming fear, Parenting

There’s an epidemic of high school, college students, and young adults who’re struggling with anxiety. What makes them so anxious? What is it they lack? Perhaps there’s a correlation between their anxiety and the epidemic of parents who’re unwilling to...

Thanks, Dad–and Mom–for all that you did NOT do for me!

Jun 14, 2019 | Parenting

When my precious—as well as precocious— grandson was only two years old he would delight us all at prayer time by exclaiming, ‘Thank you, God, for opportunities!” As I was reflecting upon Father’s Day, I thought of all of the opportunities and blessings I have had in...

Are You Creating an Insecure Child?

May 3, 2019 | Parenting

If I were to ask your 5 yr. old a question that he/she could answer like, “Do you like going to school?”  Do you answer for her?   Recently I was discussing this with a friend who had just experienced the ‘parent answering’ when asking a 14 yr. old boy about...

Can I Really Trust God…with My Children?!

Mar 14, 2019 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement, Parenting

This week I was on the phone visiting with someone I love dearly who’s battled cancer for the past 4 years and will be undergoing surgery next week to remove several tumors. We were discussing some of her concerns regarding the surgery and what would happen if...

What’s The Role of Parents of Adult Children? Part 2

Jun 20, 2018 | Godly Relationships, Parenting

The greatest need your adult children have is the need for an intimate relationship with the Lord and His Presence in their lives. They need Him more than they need you. Keep in mind that if you really love them, you will not seek to be their ‘savior’, but you will...

What’s the Role of Parents of Adult Children? Part 1

Jun 15, 2018 | Godly Relationships, Parenting

Have you ever heard the question, “Will my job as a parent ever end?”  I have, and many times from parents who wryly make the comment after their child has moved back home post-college– or for a number of reasons, they see their adult child’s life...

Planned Adversity

Apr 27, 2018 | Godly Living, Parenting

My youngest son is a big hockey fan and loves to play as well.  Last weekend he finished four days of very intense tryouts.  Initially there were only four coaches evaluating and everyday more and more coaches would arrive to evaluate the players, until the...

Those Uncomfortable Talks: Moving Past the Pause By Anne Kerr of TrueNorth Freedom Project

Sep 8, 2017 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships, Parenting

Talking about sexual things is uncomfortable. I know. As a child, I looked at the porn I found, yet couldn’t tell anyone. In college, I fit the description of a “good” Christian yet crossed many boundaries sexually. My closest friends had no idea, and I carried a lot...

Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Is Today’s Porn Harmless? Part 1 of 2  

Aug 16, 2017 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships, Parenting

Do I really need to talk to my son? It seems like viewing porn is pretty harmless and just a normal part of being male these days.  Isn’t this just a phase most boys (or young people) go through? Yes, the male brain is wired for visual stimulation. So, yes, it is...

Which Voice are You Listening To?

Jan 13, 2017 | Parenting

 “Mom, mom, there was this super scary guy in our neighborhood that was yelling at us!  He was really creepy!” my youngest son exclaimed. Concerned, I immediately stopped what I was doing and began to ask more questions in “rapid-fire” mode.  You see,...