by Cheryl | Aug 22, 2016 | Culture, Relationships, Sin, Teens
Worldliness is what makes sin look normal … and righteousness look odd. –David F. Wells in Losing Our Virtue Wow. Think on that statement. Every one of us can immediately click off several examples. If you have a tween or a full-fledged teenager, your mind...
by Stan | Mar 11, 2016 | Peer pressure, Sin, Teens
Most desires are natural–such as our desire for love, security, pleasure, and value. These are powerful and life-directing. But many of our desires and “wants” are developed. Take, for instance, my appetite for brownies. If I had never been...
by Stan | Mar 7, 2016 | God's promises, Sin, Teens
I don’t know what was behind this title for The Flying Burrito Brothers debut album in 1969. I’m sure there was a story. But I also know there is some truth here because sin does often appear to us and to our children as a gilded palace–dazzling and...
by Cheryl | Jan 17, 2016 | Adult children, Prayer, Sin, Teens
For parents of young children, resources abound. Between parenting books, websites, mobile apps, seminars, and radio broadcasts, we are blessed with valuable information from wise people who encourage us on our journey. But, what are the words for parents whose...
