by Stan | Apr 19, 2021 | Culture, Parenting, Teens, truth
I have been around horses most of my life and even learned a few life lessons along the way. Here is one simple concept. How does one lead a horse away? It is pretty simple. Loose the horse from whatever is holding it. Then you can lead it anywhere you want it to go....
by Cheryl | Apr 15, 2020 | Parenting, validation
When you think your children are giving you a hard time, they may be having a hard time! Stan and I recently participated in a discussion panel for parents of school-aged children. The panel addressed what is foremost on everyone’s mind right now–managing...
by Cheryl | Nov 5, 2019 | Culture, Family Mission, Family vision, Parenting
“Papa, do you think Christianity will be outlawed in our country?” Our grandson looked at Stan, waiting for an answer. His question took our breath away. If we think children are just “being kids” and not feeling the stress of growing up in the...
by Stan | Mar 19, 2019 | adolescence, Parenting, Peer pressure, Teens
One of my favorite publications is Tabletalk, a monthly journal of articles and devotions published by Ligonier, R. C. Sproul’s ministry. Dr. Sproul adapted the title from a series of notes taken from Martin Luther’s table discussions with his students and other...
by Stan | Feb 9, 2019 | adolescence, Parenting, Teens
In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity. –Erik Erikson Erik Erikson (1902-1994) spoke from experience. In his adulthood, he would explain how arriving at the door of adolescence was cause for...
by Cheryl | Jan 10, 2019 | Parenting, Teens, validation
This post was first published in September 2016 (Incorporating Validation in Everyday Parenting) In light of the rise in both child depression and teen suicide, consistently validating and affirming your child is more important than ever. The concept of validation is...
