Question: I hope you can help. My sister called me in a panic. She is concerned that her 5-year-old son seems to prefer playing with his sister’s dolls and dress-up clothes. With all the discussion of gender confusion and homosexuality, … Read More
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. Proverbs 15:1-2 Understanding godly communication was one of the hardest things … Read More
GRIEF: a deep and poignant distress, a natural response to loss. The emotional suffering one feels when something or someone you love is taken away. MOURNING: the act of sorrowing, a period of time during which signs of grief … Read More
How do you rein in verbal freedoms in your child? Consider these practical steps: Listen “…for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” Luke 6:45 Listen closely to what and how your child speaks to you … Read More
What are verbal freedoms? How do you know if your children are taking freedoms that don’t belong to them? What do you do about a child who has too many verbal freedoms? In this two-part blog, we’ll look at verbal … Read More
Do you unexpectedly have your college student(s) living at home due to the closure of campuses? We do! Or maybe your high schoolers are suddenly learning from home after their schools closed. As a former homeschool family, I blissfully pictured … Read More
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28 “Self-control: the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of … Read More
It seems that everywhere we turn, children are being exposed to more and more conversations and lifestyles that rush them into a world of sexual knowledge long before they are emotionally or intellectually ready to handle such knowledge. This … Read More
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 We’ve probably all seen at least one funny video of a … Read More
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This is a quote from Jim Elliot who gave his life for a people group he wanted to share the Gospel with. Growing up … Read More
The Nicer No Dealing with passive rebellion in our children “Why is the door standing wide open?” “Is your homework done?” “Did you remember to take out the trash?” “Are all your toys put away?” “Why is your … Read More
Does couch time really make a difference? Can couch time look differently in my house? Does it have to take place on a couch? Do my children have to be in the room when we have couch time? Can … Read More