My oldest daughter recently took her driving test for the state of Arizona. She passed the written test without breaking a sweat, but it took nearly a year of behind-the-wheel practice for her to get comfortable driving in Phoenix traffic. In that time, she observed my driving with new interest, noting my safe driving methods […]
Honestly, I think we do a pretty good job raising strong, godly women. When I look at the young women my kids bring home and the young women where I work, I’m impressed. First, by their fearless faith. These young women aren’t afraid to say the name of Jesus in the grocery store. They form […]
When my father caught wind of my plan to “witness” to our neighbors, he sat me down for a discussion. He was happy to hear that I wanted to witness my faith, but he wanted me to examine my methods. As earnest as only an eight-year-old pastor’s daughter can be, I had launched into a […]
The school year is upon us. This brings newness to the air. New teachers, new schedules, new goals, and new expectations. So how do we, as parents, help set the stage for a successful school year? My husband, Tad, and I are a part of a parent coaching group where we learned about family summits. […]
Are you ready for school to start? Some parents love the freedom and fun of the summer schedule. Some are like my husband and have a countdown on the calendar with a smiley face on the first day of school. No matter how you feel about it, the school year is beginning. Here are some […]
I personally believe setting the stage for a successful school year starts in summer. My wife and I try to get our children on a typical, healthy routine a few weeks prior to the school year. That includes trying to get them to settle in to sleep at a reasonable time and helping them adapt […]
My three teenagers experience a fair amount of worldly success in academics, sports, and music. This is not a bragging moment; it is simply an acknowledgement that God has given my kids a range of abilities, which are gifts they can’t take credit for in the same way they can’t take credit for their natural […]
My husband and I have raised three boys who are incredibly different from one another and have very different gifts, despite their shared DNA. It has made parenting them interesting . . . and challenging. What came so easily to one was a struggle for another. One lived for the grade school science fair and […]
“I’m no good at anything!” “Sam is the best. Why can’t I be like him.” “Everyone else can do it but me!” Do these words activate your parent panic alarm? These phrases and others like them are a common and normal part of the growing process. However, as a parent I feel the need to […]
“Organized chaos” may be the best way to describe our family’s bedtime routine. With six kids ages 2-11 (two girls and four boys), there’s bound to be noise. But we have a consistent routine that works for us. The routine When we finish supper around 6:15, the kids are dismissed to do their evening jobs. […]
More is caught than taught2018/10/05 - 3:48 pm
Raising strong, godly women2018/10/05 - 3:43 pm
Encouraging our daughters to be strong women of faith2018/10/05 - 9:06 am
Family summit sets the stage for a successful school year2018/08/21 - 3:34 pm
Back to school: Tips for a smooth transition2018/08/21 - 3:34 pm