Parenting Articles
Pressing Into HimJuly 1, 2010
"Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the ...
What's In a Promise?July 1, 2010
Threads of LightJuly 1, 2010
Sunshine in a Dark RoomJuly 1, 2010
PARENT POINTERS: Pure JoyJuly 1, 2010
An Eye-Rock CollisionJune 1, 2010
I've just returned from the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of my favorite places to visit. The mountains have thrilled me since childhood. One RV vacation stands out in my mind. I was around 10 years ... Comments (2)
Taking the First StepJune 1, 2010
My daughter, Melana, when she was younger, sometimes said to me, "Don't tell me what the Bible says. I don't want to be accountable." She understood that hearing the Word of God is a solemn endeavor ... Something ElseJune 1, 2010
You've heard the mind is a terrible thing to waste. I think it's also a twisty place to pace. Left alone with our own thoughts our natural inclination is to gravitate toward sin. This is one reason ...
PARENT POINTERS: To Teach or to Coddle?June 1, 2010
Avoiding the Hermit LifeJune 1, 2010
Most things are better with someone else there to share in the fun instead of going it alone. When I was a kid and played dress up or pretended that I was a princess or genie, it was never as much ...
PARENT POINTERS: Modest WaitingMay 1, 2010
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a ... Comment (1)
How Could I Forget?April 1, 2010
PARENT POINTERS: Keepin' It RealApril 1, 2010
Me and My Good IntentionsApril 1, 2010
The world is filled with good intentions.
Whether Christian or not, most people only have the best intentions behind their actions. It is human nature to want to do good things. At least, that is ... Upper Room LoveFebruary 14, 2010
On the back of a bookmark in my Bible I've written, "Let love for your fellow believers continue and be a fixed practice with you (never let it fail)" (Hebrews 13:1, AMP). In parenthesis after ...
PARENT POINTERS: Holy EmotionMarch 1, 2010
Worried? Remember the WildflowersMarch 1, 2010
Worry is a waste of time, and unfortunately, it's one of the biggest emotions that gets in the way of my faith. It usually happens the same way. God calls me to do something unexpected, and I am ...
Faith Not FearMarch 1, 2010
Marc-ooo! Po-looo! Marc-ooo! Po-loooo! Sound familiar? Marco Polo was one of my favorite games as a kid. I loved being Polo. Outmaneuvering and sometimes tricking Marco into thinking I was on one ...
Who Controls Your Emotions?March 1, 2010
When you wake up, the day is gray. You're dragging. At school, things suddenly brighten and life is good. On the way home, a storm kicks up and moisture falls. I could be describing a typical spring ...
Feeling Like BelievingMarch 1, 2010
Faith. That's a hard concept. To trust a God we can't see to take care of things that are very much in our faces each and every day. It is one of the most difficult things about being a Christian. It ...
From Purses to PsalmsMarch 1, 2010
Feelings...Nothing More than FeelingsMarch 1, 2010
The Power of PrayerFebruary 1, 2010
Imagine this scene with me for a moment, okay? I promise it won't be painful. Say you are stranded on an island. You've been there for a while and needless to say you are dying for water. You ...
Your Powerful PrayersFebruary 1, 2010
PARENT POINTERS: Redefining PrayerFebruary 1, 2010
Being a Tech-Savvy ChristianJanuary 5, 2010
Think Before You ActJanuary 1, 2010
The Tech-Savvy BanditJanuary 1, 2010
I. Am. Not. A. Fan. Of. Technology. There, I said it. I'm one of those people. You know, the kind who fights updating their phone, their television, anything requiring a change in the current way ... Comments (2)
PARENT POINTERS: The Benefit of the DoubtJanuary 1, 2010
Simple ChoicesDecember 1, 2009
Have you ever talked to your grandmother about the way she celebrated Christmas when she was younger? I hope you have the opportunity to find out what her life was like many years ago. If you have no ...
Holiday or Holy Day?December 1, 2009
PARENT POINTERS: Thinking Outside the Gift BoxDecember 1, 2009
Offering GraceNovember 1, 2009
Truth and GraceNovember 1, 2009
PARENT POINTERS: Showing Love to Difficult ChildrenNovember 1, 2009
Creating Godly ImpactOctober 1, 2009
PARENT POINTERS: Parenting vs. Mentoring (What's the Difference?)October 1, 2009
PARENT POINTERS: Multi-Faceted GenerositySeptember 1, 2009
"And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, requirements and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided." I Chron....
Parents - Book ReviewsBook Review - Authentic BeautySeptember 1, 2009
Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy
Theme: Leslie openly and honestly addresses the issues teenage girls face today. She focuses on the value of inner beauty that is centered on a Christ-focused ... Book Review - Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern CultureSeptember 1, 2009
Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture by Mary DeMuth
Teens today find themselves immersed in a culture in which truth is perceived as relative rather than absolute. In this world of gray, it is ... Book Review - Your GirlAugust 1, 2009
Your Girl by Vicki Courtney
Looking for specific ways to address the "girl issues" with your teen daughter? This book covers hot topics like girl politics, self-worth, and modesty with a good ... Parents - Movie ReviewsMovie Review - EclipseJuly 2, 2010
The Twilight SAGA: Eclipse Rated PG-13 Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner GENERAL THOUGHTS... It's been a long time since I watched a movie at the front of a ... Comments (2)
Movie Review - New MoonNovember 21, 2009
The Twilight SAGA: New Moon Rated PG-13 Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner GENERAL THOUGHTS... I'm always interested to see how Hollywood will choose to bring a book to ... Comment (1)
Movie Review - Post GradSeptember 1, 2009
Parents - Music ReviewsMusic Review - Albertine: Brooke FraserSeptember 1, 2009
Albertine - Brooke Fraser
Brooke is well known for singing with Hillsong United, most notedly for the songs Lead Me to the Cross and Hosanna. Before spending time on this album, she took a trip to ... Music Review - RCVRY: Jeremy CasellaSeptember 1, 2009
RCVRY: Jeremy Casella
In an era filled with guitar-wielding singer/songwriters, Jeremy Casella truly stands out. His lyrics are powerful, providing concepts listeners can relate to and challenging ... Parents - TV ReviewsTV Review: The Vampire DiariesSeptember 11, 2009
TV Review - Gossip GirlSeptember 15, 2007
Gossip Girl: CW Network Based on the book by Cecily Von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl is the latest teen melodrama offered up by the CW Network. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor One Tree Hill, ...
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