If you’re looking for a paraphrase of The Lord’s Prayer for little ones, look no further. From the creators of the best-selling Jesus Storybook Bible comes a precious little book, simply entitled Loved. One glance at the opening words of this new release … Continue reading →
Do good kids ever bully other kids? In the elementary school where I work, I sometimes see the “classic” playground bully. You probably suspect the type—loud, intimidating, foul-mouthed, angry. They’re the ones who hit tetherballs when it isn’t their turn, … Continue reading →
Fear is part of the human condition. It starts early and can last a lifetime. So, how can we, as parents and grandparents, deal with fear when it manifests in the lives of our children and grandchildren?
Continue reading →Betrayal. The mere mention of the word causes my jaw to clench and the knot in my stomach to harden. Memories flood back, unbidden. Resentment for things I’ve given to the Lord a hundred times begins to wrap its tentacles … Continue reading →
I grew up in a neighborhood with big yards. On summer days, friends came around for kickball and baseball; on summer nights, we chased fireflies into jars with holes in the lid and grass in the bottom. Idyllic, right? My … Continue reading →
In my ministry to parents, I’ve met many who feel like failures. Their children have not turned out the way they had hoped. Sons and daughters have left home on bad terms, gotten involved in drugs and promiscuity, and have even … Continue reading →