Tell Children about Sin

There is a widespread refusal to let children know that the source of much that goes wrong in life is due to our very own natures--the propensity of all ...

Built-In Character

There was a family in the San Francisco Bay area that grew up with commitment. The son's name was David Kraft. His father was a pastor, a godly pastor ...

Scripture Comes in Handy

Michelle attempts to teach her children the "please and thank you" of polite society. She also helps them memorize Scripture. One day, her 4-year-old ...

Managing Through Problems

Parents are called to manage through problems and crises, not to avoid them altogether.

The Process of Parenting

Both Eli and Samuel had disappointing results with their children. Yet, Jehovah punished one for his ineffective parenting and blessed the other. We need ...

Little Girls Need Mommies

Four-year-old Emily accompanied her mother into a public restroom equipped with handicapped facilities. "What are the bars for?" she asked.

"They're ...

Sharing Ministry with Your Family

In rearing their children, the [Luis] Palaus emphasized not only learning about life in other nations, but helping to make a difference. When possible, ...

Third-Wave Family Structure

Futurologist Alvin Toffler has written an insightful book titled The Third Wave. Toffler suggests there are three eras, three periods of history, three ...

The Dawn of Routine

There is an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing.

"What's the matter?" she asks.

"I've ...

Parenting: Always a Surprise

Sometimes parenting can be like bungee jumping: you don't know what will happen until you reach the end of your rope!