Why we "do" Halloween
Why one family has made the decision to "do" Halloween each year.
Carl and Katie Bliss
Gasp moments
There are those few moments when you know God is at work in your children.
Family time: The bedroom treasure hunt
Here’s a fun family time idea: Let’s go on a treasure hunt! To start this lesson, send each of your kids on a “treasure hunt” to their room. Their job is to find one item in their room that is very special to them, and bring them to share with the family. It’s kind of like an “under the bed show-and-tell”. Have each of your kids…
10 ways to work faith into your kid’s summer
How are you keeping God at the center of your summer?
Making a family lighting plan
I asked my girls, “If Jesus showed up at church this week and was going to preach the sermon, do you think people would listen?” “Yeah!” said my 9 year old. “That would be pretty sweet”. “Well, when Jesus walked on the earth,” I added, “he preached a sermon to a group of his…
Let them fail
There has never been anything more true and more necessary and more difficult. We naturally have a desire to protect our kids and help them succeed.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”