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In 2017, Rob Guenther wrestled with the question “What does it mean to be a man?” as his oldest son, Josiah, was finishing grade school. Guenther wanted to make sure…
Moms and dads will benefit from this reminder of what to focus on during parenthood. Early in my career as a counselor and speaker—when my children were toddlers—I created a…
I consider passing down family history and traditions to children as one of the fun parts of being a parent. Sometimes it can be a struggle, though, to make that…
I’ve found there is a bittersweetness to watching my children get older. Although it’s painful to know that I’ll never rock them to sleep again or hear a cute, little…
Pastor Michael Ewart shares a template for discussing serious topics with our teens. QUESTION: Our family feels divided over the deportation debate. My teenage son (influenced by public school and…
Parenting often feels overwhelming. Parenting without God’s promises? That I can’t even comprehend! What a blessing to have these promises to cling to when everything else in life feels so…
I have some homework for you this month. Ask your kids what your go-to parenting phrase is. Then stop and reflect. If your children are too young or can’t think…
We tell parents that they are supposed to bring their children to church, but how do we support and encourage them in that endeavor? Here are some family-friendly ideas. They…
I’ve sat through roughly one hundred children’s Christmas services so far in my life. Each one has been special—honestly. The familiar parts are like an old friend—comforting and steadfast—while the…