Much of my life, I have prayed for children. I have long prayed for our own children, two daughters, who are now grown. (Along with them I have prayed for our son-in-law, who now is like a son to me.) I now pray also for the children of our children. Brody, Lincoln, Sully, and a… Continue reading Praying for Our Children
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What Good Parents Do
Those of us who have children are always learning, or at least we should be. We have two daughters who are adults and are still learning what it means to be a dad and mom to two adult children. James K. A. Smith, in an article in Comment journal (fall 2015) speaks of “the currents… Continue reading What Good Parents Do
Seven Characteristics of a Great Dad
What is a great dad? Maybe he is a dad like the picture to the right. After all, this is a good scene, isn’t it? A father and son spend time together playing baseball. Many sons have good memories of their dads teaching them to play catch or how to hit a ball. Yet, being… Continue reading Seven Characteristics of a Great Dad
5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
Most parents I know love their children and want to do a good job with them. Many of these people will do most anything to give their children a head start in life. Some will go to extraordinary lengths to give their children an advantage. Yet, it is possible to parent in such a way… Continue reading 5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
Give Children the Very Best
What does it mean to give children the very best? I don’t think it means providing them with expensive clothes, a top-of-the-line automobile, or giving them whatever they want. Some parents seem to have the view that goes something like this: If my child wants it and we have the money, then why not? Yet… Continue reading Give Children the Very Best
Giving Children What Money Can’t Buy
Money just can’t buy some things. Yet, so often some parents will try to buy for their children something to substitute for what can not be bought. For example, children need the attention of their parents. A parent may come home from work with a new toy or trinket for their daughter. Yet, that… Continue reading Giving Children What Money Can’t Buy