Ax the Guilt
Axe the Guilt by Tricia Goyer "I feel so guilty. I haven’t made a decent meal all week. I had to tell my daughter no, we don’t have money for her to have a huge birthday party with all her friends. And my work is piling up on my desk." Judy "um-hum" and then cleared [...]
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
Looking for answers on how to raise boys? Ever wonder… Why can’t he sit still? Is he hearing a word I say? Why is he angry all the time? Boys are born to be wild. Their strong spirit, endless imagination, and hunger for adventure are only matched by their deep desire to be affirmed, esteemed, [...]
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year – JANUARY
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year A great way to involve your family in missions for 2009 Excerpted from The Mission-Minded Family by Ann Dunagan, Authentic Publishing, 2008 International Holiday Ideas Throughout the year, acknowledging international holidays can give our families an insight into our world’s need for Jesus. These vibrant festivities are filled with colorful [...]
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family?
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family? by Tricia Goyer Q: My wife and I are looking into homeschooling our daughter, I’m just trying to do my homework before I make a decision. How long have you been homeschooling? I’ve been homeschooling for fourteen years…ever since my oldest son Cory was in preschool.
What A Girl Wants … What A Boy Needs (part 2)
What A Girl Wants … What A Boy Needs (part 2) by Tricia Goyer Dads and Daughters A dad’s relationship with his daughter will shape her life. A girl looks to her father in order to understand her own value. Here are specific needs every dad can meet: A Girl’s World. "Sometimes dads put the [...]
What A Girl Wants … What A Boy Needs (part 1)
What A Girl Wants … What A Boy Needs (part 1) by Tricia Goyer Moms look at their daughters and think, "a little me." They smile understandingly at the importance of pink, fuzzy pajamas and painted toes. The same thing happens when a father sides up to his son. Men know what brightens a boy’s [...]
BOOK REVIEW | Instructing a Child’s Heart
INSTRUCTING A CHILD’S HEART by Tedd & Margy Tripp INSRUCTING A CHILD’S HEART is chock full of wonderful material on how to instruct your child in the way he should go. The book is divided up into three sections: Part 1 – The Call to Formative Instruction covers three chapters, including the five goals for [...]
Is Your Child Living With A Missionary?
Is Your Child Living With A Missionary? by Deb Burton Maybe he should be. Various recent studies have shown that 85-88% of all children from evangelical homes will walk away from their faith when they graduate from high school. That number is staggering, especially when you consider that these are homes where the children are [...]
BOOK REVIEW | Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality by Jim Burns This is every parent’s dream book! For those who want to instruct their children about sexuality God’s way, but don’t feel equipped (or know for sure they are), Jim Burns has authored the book to educate not only our kids, but parents. Building from the premise that [...]
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