Years ago, I wrote a post entitled Six Prayers for My Daughter that listed a few important prayers for my daughter which are still on my heart. So as my son’s first birthday is coming up, I wanted to share six prayers that I have for him as his father. Though some of the prayers … More Six Prayers for My Son
Parenting with Loving Correction by Sam Crabtree. Book Summary: “This book aims to help you better understand loving correction clear steps and practical tips aimed at transforming not only your children’s behavior but also their hearts. Rooted in three principles—keep it God-centered, always mean what you say, and reward obedience rather than disobedience—this is a … More Parenting with Loving Correction (Book Review)
Family devotions are hard. Though the spirit is willing to do family devotions, the flesh and our calendars are weak. The kids are busy with homework, overtime at work can kill our stamina, and the football game is just too good to put down. It is our tendency to over complicating family devotions. We feel … More Sing, Read, Pray: Family Devotions Made Easy
Here is an excerpt from Paul Tripp’s book on “Parenting.” Convicted to show my children more and more grace. “Here’s the humbling conclusion that God, in grace led me to: I am more like my children than unlike them—and so are you. The reality is that there are few struggles int he lives of my … More Your Kids Are Just Like You: Show Them Grace
This Music Monday will be a bit unconventional. It somewhat diverges from our normal Music Monday guidelines since I want to highlight the main message of the song itself. This song by Shane and Shane is simple and has ministered to my heart in a simple way. Looking at my baby girl, I do understand what … More MM: Parents Are Not Jesus
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