We've all heard the term "helicopter parent." The parent who feels compelled to follow around with constant monitoring of their child or teen, ensuring everything goes as planned. So let me ask you this: have you
We've all heard the term "helicopter parent." The parent who feels compelled to follow around with constant monitoring of their child or teen, ensuring everything goes as planned. So let me ask you this: have you
Of all the lessons we can learn from the Father of the Prodigal, this one may be the hardest: He is willing to allow his son the freedom to make his own choices and mistakes, thereby
Several weeks ago, I posted an article on five lessons we can learn from the Father of the Prodigal. At that time, I promised you five follow-up posts to explore each lesson. Sorry it has taken me
Perhaps you took the time to look at this post because you and your family are going through a storm. Your son seems to have lost all moral direction. Your daughter never listens to anything you say
One of my very favorite stories in all of Scripture is the story Jesus told about a wayward young man we frequently call "The Prodigal Son" and his family. I love this story so much because it
Summer camp was one of the most wonderful threads woven throughout the fabric of my childhood. For years, my sisters and I would head off to "church" camp for a week of tech-free bonding with old and
After wanting to do this for a long time, my wife and I were finally able to get new counter tops in our bathrooms this week. To save some money, I decided to tackle the chore of
If you are anything like me, you love the joy of sharing Christmas gifts. The searching. The buying. The hiding. The wrapping. The anticipation. The unwrapping. The smiles. There is just something special about Christmas presents. It's
The once strong, commanding king now sits in bewilderment. The faces of family and friends around him are deeply familiar, yet he can't quite place them. He feels as though he has just been roused from a
"This is a simple game. You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball." (Bull Durham) The coach's admonition to his players in this offbeat baseball film is true, isn't it? Baseball really is