Your Child’s Outward Obedience Isn’t The Goal
Having kids is rough. It’s a great privilege and joy, but it comes with a lot of tears and challenges. One of the biggest struggles parents face often comes from outside the family. Judgment. Moms know the looks, snickers, and…
Homeschool Mom Problems: Get A Life
“What do you do for fun?” I’ve heard that countless times over the years when I’m meeting someone new. My response is typically a glazed over stare and an uncomfortable giggle. Nowadays, my main hobby is chasing the 8-ball. In…
Are You Leaving Behind A Christian Legacy?
I was called middle-aged twice in one day this week. I won’t lie; that hurt. I’d like to slow down time and stay young forever, but despite being too immature to grow up, I’m “getting old”… and I don’t wanna.…
Is It Time For You To Quit Homeschooling?
A few weeks ago my family wrapped up the 2025-2026 homeschool year. Everyone was thrilled to put the curriculum aside for a bit and take a much needed break. No one, however, was more excited than me. By the time…
10 Habits Of Good Christian Fathers
Our current culture diminishes fathers’ inherent value in families. Modern feminists choose to raise kids without a man in their lives, usurp their husbands in the home concerning child-rearing, and/or vilify men who fit the “cisgender” label. Fathers, however, are…
Stop Trying To Parent Your Adult Children
Every time I’m around when a Christian woman is asking for advice regarding her adult children, I hear the exact same recommendation. “Read Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut & the Welcome Mat Out. This book…
Does The Church Believe In Adult Conversion?
If you’ve been an active member of any church, then you have probably served (or been asked to serve) in children’s ministry. Churches are always looking for volunteers who will work with kids. Children’s ministry is often the biggest focus…
5 Ways To Push Your Kids Away From Jesus
As if being a parent wasn’t enough pressure, Christian mothers and fathers carry the added concern of their children’s spiritual condition. Sometimes, it’s all I can do to get the kids dressed, keep the squabbling to a minimum, and get…
Kids In Church: They’re Not Too Young
It’s Sunday morning, and your home is chaos. Dishes overflow the sink, crumbs are lurking on every surface, kids are arguing, no one is dressed for the day yet, and you’ve lost your coffee (check the microwave). You had planned…
Should We Focus On Academic Excellence In Homeschooling?
Homeschooling has become a much more popular topic of conversation and heated debate after the virus-that-shall-not-be-named led to school closures across the nation. Suddenly, kids were at home, and everyone thought they were homeschooling by plopping their children in front…
