HopeForYourFamily

- Q: What is the most important step you can take to protect your kids in their online experience? – A: Maintain an active relationship with them based on ongoing dialogue of respectful, clear instruction and questions about their life experiences, online and elsewhere. – - Q: What can parents do to become more cyber-savvy? [...]

Tags: adolescence, coming soon..., community, facebook, family, media, parenting, social networking, teens, texting

Sorry about the “S-word” in that video, but he just nailed this issue, so I’m sharing it.  This will be short and sweet… I am “on” my iPhone too much.  Facebooking mostly.  But also texting, taking silly pictures, and just looking for stuff.  This needs to change.  I am missing out on life.  I am [...]

Tags: addiction, blogging, books, character, discipline, facebook, freedom, HOPE, marriage / relationships, media, social networking, spiritual formation, texting, the journey, twitter

Really? REALLY?!! Alright, this one is going to kick some shins and draw some backlash, but that’s how I roll.  Before you rush out to pick out a cell phone for your pre-teen, ask your self a few simple questions: 1. How old were you when you got your first cell phone?  (Why is that [...]

Tags: adolescence, media, parenting, social networking, teens, texting

Great article from today’s Greater Baton Rouge Business Report! And if you want some practical tips on cutting down screen time in your household, check out this great website / organization.

Tags: addiction, blogging, culture, facebook, media, social networking, texting, twitter

(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today?  If so, why? A. YES!  It is clearly becoming a growing epidemic among us.  I believe the most significant [...]

Tags: blogging, character, culture, facebook, friends, media, parenting, personal responsibility, respect, social networking, teaching, teens, texting, twitter

Jesus instructs us in Matthew 6:16-18, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.  But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that [...]

Tags: character, discipline, facebook, freedom, social networking

Step One: We admitted we were powerless… Okay, God – you tell me what to do with Facebook. Roger

Tags: discipline, facebook, freedom, HOPE, social networking, spiritual formation, the journey

Thanks to Walt Mueller and CPYU for providing the link to this very helpful parental control application for your teen’s iPhone. This just in (Sept 15): Safe Eyes Mobile is also available as an excellent protection software for iPhones.

Tags: adolescence, media, parenting, personal responsibility, social networking, teens, texting

I have been blessed with good friends throughout my entire life, although there has been a natural ebb and flow as to which friends have been closest along the way.  New friends come along.  Some old friends stay close, while others somehow fade away.  Facebook comes along, allowing me to rekindle friendships with the brothers [...]

Tags: coffee, facebook, friends, manhood, social networking

In its inaugural year, “The Christian Blogger Awards” are primarily within the Church of Christ brotherhood, given the folks who began the award.  We’ll see how it grows in coming years.  I was honored to be a finalist, and I look forward to connecting more with my fellow Christian bloggers. And the winners are… Best [...]

Tags: blogging, community, HOPE, media, social networking