1) Dever talks T4G; 2) Parenting through Tough Questions; 3) Family Worship with Small Kids
Pastor’s Talk on T4G Parenting Through Tough Questions How to Do Family Worship with Young Kids
5 Principles for Disciplining Your Children from Desiring God
Parenting is difficult and for that reason (and many more) I want to keep a steady flow of gospel-centered resources present on my blog. Here’s a short read from Desiring God. To read the full article go here. 1. Teach proactively, rather than reactively. 2. Give both consequences and rewards. 3. Enforce the rules you…
Should you make your children go to church? Good word by Dr. Russell Moore.
You can listen to Dr. Moore’s words here.
Dads/Moms, looking for some simple, practical tips in leading your family through the Bible? Here you go.
I’m grateful for individuals who put together 1) ideas & resources to equip parents to teach their kids the Bible, as well as 2) tips for actually doing this. I hope that you’ll take a moment to purchase one of these resources and think through how you can, by God’s grace and the work of the Spirit…
7 Principles for Angry Parents Disciplining Angry Children by Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung wrote this post back in September. It can be found here. This post greatly encouraged/challenged. If you believe someone would benefit from reading his words please take a moment to send it to them. I hate to admit that the title of this blog post too often describes my household. I never (or…
Dear. Ms. Karlee Tumbleson
This picture was sent to me in June 2015 days after I was affirmed as the Lead Pastor at Foothills. I told Karlee at some point I would bust this picture out — 16 months later here it is 🙂 This is a letter Lauren and I wrote to Karlee Tumbleson who watched our kids…
Apologize and Repent for Specific Mistakes and Sins
Showing grace is done in distinct, individual actions. The grace PKs need is much more than categorical and conceptual. It is timely, personal, incarnated. To be a parent before a pastor is done in the day-to-day moments of life, in particular acts of grace. To follow the calling of family first is a grace to…
Putting Grace Into Practice For Your Kids by Barnabas Piper.
Showing grace is done in distinct, individual actions. The grace PKs need is much more than categorical and conceptual. It is timely, personal, incarnated. To be a parent before a pastor is done in the day-to-day moments of life, in particular acts of grace. To follow the calling of family first is a grace to…
Tremendous word by Doug McKelvey: Notes to a Young Man Interested in My Daughter
Original post can be found here. I’m now at that stage in life when–as a father of 3 beautiful, sparkly, creative daughters each at or near college age—I have been increasingly called upon to offer “context” for the benefit of certain young men who frequent the premises. Because I think best when I write and often…
Ten Ideas for Helping Children Fight Greed at Christmastime
Loved this article on ways to help fight greed at Christmastime. I hope it encourages you to be more intentional with your kids this Christmas. Read the article here.
