Parenting – NAME

3 Dec

Christmas Lessons I Learned As a Child

Children are very impressionable, and Christmas is an incredible opportunity to maximize your child’s spiritual growth in an informal, intimate and natural way. Children love the excitement and fun that accompanies the Christmas season, so it is extremely memorable for them. That is why it is the perfect opportunity to ensure that your child is […]

11 Nov

6 Building Blocks of a Great Family

“How to have a great family” – it is a Christian topic that we wrestle with all the time. Everyone knows that family is close to the heart of God, family is important and all Christians should treat their family like a ministry. Satan knows this too, which is why he tries to divide our […]

27 Oct

Why the World Still Needs Good Dads

There are many societal issues that continue to be redefined again and again. Laws change. Morals shift. Ideologies alter from generation to generation. Yet, there are some things that people everywhere can universally agree on. I believe one of those is the value of fatherhood. 24 million children in America live in biological father absent […]

7 Aug

Dear NAME, My Wife Doesn’t Do Enough Around the House

Dear NAME, When we got married, I expected that my wife would keep a tidy house, and when she became a stay at home mom, I expected that our kids would be well behaved. But when I get home from work, I consistently disappointed by unmade beds and disobedient children. If I did this type […]

25 Jun

Dear NAME, Our Child Is No Longer Serving the Lord

Dear NAME, Our child is no longer serving the Lord. This grieves my husband and my spirit. Sometimes in our sadness and anger, we blame each other. I just don’t know what to do anymore. Our son rejects any of our reaching out, and this is not a trial we had ever expected to go […]

10 Jun

9 Awesome Verses for Awesome Dads

In honor of Father’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of the many Bible verses about being a great man, a great father and husband. Here are some that we love! In the comments, add verses that inspire you in your Biblical manhood. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be […]

2 Jun

Father’s Day Should Get More Credit

Moms are wonderful, incredible and vital to a child’s growth, but dads are just as wonderful, incredible and vital! We at NAME hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day last month, and urge you to not overlook Father’s Day this month! Sometimes moms get all the credit, and while they deserve plenty of praise and […]

27 Mar

Do You Know What Your Kids Are Watching?

Parenting in this day and age can be a tough gig sometimes. Years ago, when I was a kid, there were far less choices. Parents could more easily be “in the know” about what TV shows, movies, music and video games were coming out. Now the numbers keep increasing and the forms of entertainment are […]

11 Feb

Why Your Blessing For Your Kid’s Marriage Still Matters

ANNOUNCEMENT: Your blessing for your kid’s marriage still matters. The modern world would have you believe this is an outdated tradition. In fact, now it is unpopular in general to give any opinion that disagrees with how a person feels. No matter what society says, our Christianity says we need to speak up against wrongs. […]

6 Dec

SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH MEDDLING PARENTS

Have you ever seen the classic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond? It is full of comedic material since Ray’s parents live directly across the street from he and his wife Deborah as they attempt to raise their kids in peace. Ray’s mother Marie constantly barges in and complains about Deborah’s cooking, cleanliness and parenting abilities. Meanwhile, […]