Category Archives: Christian parenting inspiration
Five Ways to Catch Your Kids in the Act!
Whether they like it, or not, our kids need us to watch out for their missteps, so we can give them corrective guidance. And with the increasing social connections, life opportunities, and freedoms that come with the teenage years, it … Continue reading
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Just wanted to be sure you are aware I am now posting video messages regularly. I will generally be broadcasting them live from my Facebook professional page, then adding them to my YouTube channel, and to my Video page here … Continue reading
6 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make With Teens & Tech
One of the most fundamental changes in parenting teens in our times is the lightning speed with which new technologies are embraced into and throughout their world. We are still working on how to handle emerging digital technologies and the … Continue reading
7 Rules for Early Adolescent Digital Devices
My family has officially reached that time where we have made the decision for our young adolescent son to have his own smartphone (after having his own tablet for gaming/YouTube only for a year or two). For … Continue reading
How do I teach my teen to make a difference in this world? Here are six ways:
I have recently re-engaged the Facebook world, after taking a few years away from it. (Today is not the day to explain that sentence, but perhaps I will do so soon.) At the time of this writing, it seems my … Continue reading
Before They Leave The Nest
Sitting in my office today, I noticed this picture of my son in his then brand new tree-house, taken maybe five or six years ago. Since that time, despite my friend and I building the house with an extra-tall roof, … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Bring Me to Your Church, School, or Organization to Speak
Whatever your reasons, I know you are already considering seeking some kind of guidance or encouragement from me – you’re reading my blog post. So, I think it’s safe to assume you (and probably several others you know) could use some inspiration and direction. Given that, here are five reasons to consider bringing me to speak to you and your people in your church, school, or other organizational community. Continue reading
5 Ways You Are Building Walls Between You and Your Teen
I applaud you for taking the time to take a look at this post – especially since it sounds like an accusation. Got your attention, didn’t it? Hopefully, you aren’t placing all these barriers between you and your teen. But … Continue reading
Six Ways to Inspire Your Teen to Rise to a Higher Standard
As loving parents, we all want to see our kids thrive, succeed, and reach their best potential. As Christian parents, we want to see them doing seeking and depending on God to lead them on their best path, so their lives will make the greatest impact for His Kingdom. Giving our teens our best as parents means more than teaching them life skills and correcting them when they are out of line. We must also seize opportunities to inspire them. Here are six ways we can do just that. Continue reading
5 Questions I Dare You To Ask Your Teen!
Asking good questions is a great way to build any relationship. It helps the questioner learn more about the other person, as well as communicating a certain level of genuine caring for that person. Why bother asking, if I don’t really care, right? In the spirit of opening important doors of conversation and facilitating a more powerful relationship between you and your teen, I have five questions to share with you. Continue reading
