From iPhones to iPads, laptops to video games, it seems our kids are never short on entertainment. But even with our kids spending more and more time using technology, our job as parents remains this: to guard our children’s hearts and minds. Knowing what apps your child uses is key—as well as knowing what those apps are capable of. Here are some of the top apps kids are using. First, there’s Instagram. ...
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Susan recently shared how she felt some bitterness in our marriage. She explained how I sometimes tell her to stop using unkind words toward me, and then I turn around and do the same thing a few minutes later. She gets frustrated. And that frustration, when not dealt with, leads to unresolved anger and then bitterness. I asked for forgiveness and worked to change my errant ways. Here are 4 things a spouse can...
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We’ve all seen it in the movies…the sweet, innocent daughter falls for the greasy-haired, rebel boy that the parents can’t stand. Maybe that’s extreme, but it’s still very common for parents to find their older teens and adult children pursuing relationships they don’t approve of. So here are 4 ways to direct your child with wisdom. First, begin with love. Start the conversation with love by sharing how you...
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If you answered “yes” to that question, then you’re like most people out there: stressed and overwhelmed by the busyness of life. According to the American Institute of Stress, some of the top causes of stress include job pressures, money, health, and relationships. These are things that people deal with every day, so it’s no wonder they’re stressed out more often than not. To help make your life a little more...
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It happens all too often…wife sits down with husband and shares her thoughts, feelings and emotions. After a short time, husband starts to tune out, looks down at his phone and then his mind wanders to other things. But when we don’t listen to our wives, here are 4 things that often happen. First, wives become distant. A woman can’t help but feel rejected when the thoughts she shares with her husband aren’t...
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When we think of ways to help our child succeed, we often think of helping them with homework, taking them to sports practice, or encouraging them with piano lessons. However, sometimes the best ways to help our child succeed has less to do with them, and more to do with us. Here are 5 simple ways you can help your child succeed in life. First, believe in them. Cheer your child on so they know you believe in...
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“Can’t you do anything right?” “You’re worthless.” Or “I don’t know why I married you.” Have you ever heard any of those scathing words before in your marriage? If you have, you’re not alone. In fact, one of the greatest men in American history has dealt with similar issues. His name? Abraham Lincoln. At the same time Lincoln was working to promote peace in America, he was struggling to keep peace in his marriage....
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