• little girl hugging grandma
    Christian Walk

    We All Need Godly Grandparents

    Grandparents have been under heavy criticism in recent years due to significant changes in parenting styles. There are expectations for grandparents that didn’t apply to past generations. Parents dropped their kids off at grandparents’ houses for weeks at a time…

  • mom and child walking away down path
    Parenting

    Kids Need Limits: Be A Parent, Not A Friend

    My oldest daughter is fourteen years old, and much to my surprise, our relationship is shifting toward friendship. If I close my eyes, I can imagine us grabbing coffee, laughing over snarky memes, and enjoying conversations about politics and religion.…

  • baby laying next to mother
    Parenting

    The Changing Role Of A Mother

    Expectant mothers hear about the blessing of motherhood, how quickly the years will fly by, and the hard work that’s involved. And yes, those things are true and important to know. There’s something I don’t hear about often, though, and…

  • mom holding little boy
    Parenting

    I’m A Hypocritical Mom

    Hypocrite. A hypocrite is a person who, according to Merriam-Webster, acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. I think I live a life that is generally transparent, and I am open about my shortcomings, of which…

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    Marriage

    8 Tips For Christian Newlyweds

    Last month I wrote 10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples. I’d like to follow through with that line of thinking and address Christian newlyweds. Once the wedding euphoria dies down, you’re just like any newly married couple trying to figure…

  • elderly person sitting alone in a church
    Ministry Life

    The Struggle Of The Childless Church

    I have been a member at seven churches since I was saved. Each had its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The healthiest churches had one thing, though, that the struggling churches did not. Children. The churches with young families…