The Most Influential People in a Teenager’s Life

The Most Influential People in a Teenager’s Life

“Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.”  Proverbs 22:6 I never cease to be amazed at the indoctrinational garbage the world throws at our kids. It’s continual.  And seems to always reach new lows.   Most...
6 Lessons in Parenting Teenagers

6 Lessons in Parenting Teenagers

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  Psalm 90:12 Do you remember Charlie Brown’s teacher?   She was never seen.  Only heard.  She made noise.  But her words were never audible. My kids often make me feel like...
Helping your Children Honor an Absent Father

Helping your Children Honor an Absent Father

“A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish woman tears her house down with her own hands.”  Proverbs 14:1 Growing up I saw my mom model love, respect, and honor to my father as a husband.  My dad was of the generation that worked hard, provided for the...
Moms are on Assignment to PRAY

Moms are on Assignment to PRAY

Lamentations 2:19, “Pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord! Lift your hands to Him for the lives of your children.” The secret to impacting a child’s future is PRAYER.  At our Parenting Forum, Melody Merritt shared WHY we need...