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10 Prayers for Great Parenting
Dear Lord, Help me not to overwhelm my children with unrealistic expectations. Remind me discipline is for their good – and to always administer it in love – not in anger or purely emotion. Keep me...
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These 5 Simple Words Can Shape Your Parenting
I learned much of what I know about parenting after I was a parent. Thankfully, my two boys are model young adults. I would say we have two of the greatest young men as sons any parent has ever seen....
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The Dad Challenge: The Nurturing Father
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers are not usually seen as the nurturing ones in a family. When my boy’s...
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3 Ways to Find Family Time in a Busier Than Ever World
Finding family balance in a busier than ever world – it’s tough. It has to be one of the most frequently asked questions I get from other pastors and leaders. Frankly, I’m glad they are asking the...
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7 Words of Encouragement for Sending a Child to College
In August of every year I see the posts and get the emails. Parents are dropping off their kids at college – and, it’s hard. I know it is hard. Our first son went to college in the city where we lived,...
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7 Tips for Building Strong Relationships with Children
Which will last a lifetime Most parents want to develop a close, lasting bond with their children which goes beyond the years a child lives in the home. Having a relationship with children which...
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When our boys were at home
Reflections for parents of young children. It seems like only yesterday our boys were living in the home at 9 Canterbury. The house was full. The house was loud. (What does “inside voices” even mean to...
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7 Thoughts for Parenting a Young Family During the Presidential Election Season
And other scary times of life. Can we just admit this has not been our favorite presedential election season? I’ll admit. I’m one who tends to see the more positive in every scenario and it’s honestly...
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10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Daughter Today
I wrote this post a few years ago, but it came to my attention again after someone shared it, so I decided to revise and repost it. I never had a daughter. I have a great daughter-in-law, and she has...
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10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Son Today
I revised and reposted 10 Things I’d Do If Raising a Daughter Today recently. In this post, I will focus on raising a son. I know a little more about this subject, having two incredible sons of my own....
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10 Prayers for Great Parenting
Dear Lord, Help me not to overwhelm my children with unrealistic expectations. Remind me discipline is for their good – and to always administer it in love – not in anger or purely emotion. Keep me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
These 5 Simple Words Can Shape Your Parenting
I learned much of what I know about parenting after I was a parent. Thankfully, my two boys are model young adults. I would say we have two of the greatest young men as sons any parent has ever seen....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Dad Challenge: The Nurturing Father
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers are not usually seen as the nurturing ones in a family. When my boy’s...
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3 Ways to Find Family Time in a Busier Than Ever World
Finding family balance in a busier than ever world – it’s tough. It has to be one of the most frequently asked questions I get from other pastors and leaders. Frankly, I’m glad they are asking the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Words of Encouragement for Sending a Child to College
In August of every year I see the posts and get the emails. Parents are dropping off their kids at college – and, it’s hard. I know it is hard. Our first son went to college in the city where we lived,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Tips for Building Strong Relationships with Children
Which will last a lifetime Most parents want to develop a close, lasting bond with their children which goes beyond the years a child lives in the home. Having a relationship with children which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When our boys were at home
Reflections for parents of young children. It seems like only yesterday our boys were living in the home at 9 Canterbury. The house was full. The house was loud. (What does “inside voices” even mean to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Thoughts for Parenting a Young Family During the Presidential Election Season
And other scary times of life. Can we just admit this has not been our favorite presedential election season? I’ll admit. I’m one who tends to see the more positive in every scenario and it’s honestly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Daughter Today
I wrote this post a few years ago, but it came to my attention again after someone shared it, so I decided to revise and repost it. I never had a daughter. I have a great daughter-in-law, and she has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Son Today
I revised and reposted 10 Things I’d Do If Raising a Daughter Today recently. In this post, I will focus on raising a son. I know a little more about this subject, having two incredible sons of my own....
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