Sandwich Communication for Godly Results
Yes, the MA after my name makes me a Ma, and a GrandMa, and in those two roles I?ve learned a lot about good communication, maybe more than in the courses to get my M.A. I hope I?m doing it … Continue...
View ArticleForgiveness Fatigue
Parenting Fatigue As a parent, I often get tired of telling my children the same thing again and again. “Johnny, please put your shoes on the rack.” “Debbie, you need to brush your teeth before you get...
View ArticleWhen Prevention Fails: A Sexual Abuse Response Policy for Churches
Every church ought to have the best possible sexual abuse prevention policies in their children’s ministry. These should be followed closely and reviewed regularly. But what happens when evil slips...
View ArticleThe Down-to-Earth Gospel for Parenting
There are so many things that I aim to impart to my children before they venture off on their own. Yet, I am convinced what they most need is the full-bodied gospel, which includes a down-to-earth...
View ArticleChristian Identity: Grace for Parents
On weekends we like to highlight for you one of our growing list of free resources. This weekend we highlight an interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick on Grace for Parents. Continue reading →
View ArticleParenting Adult Children
It is important to understand that in the end, our beliefs may not end up being our childrens' beliefs. So how do balance the desire to parent our adult children with the need to let them be who God...
View Article15 Wisdom Principles on Deciding When to Stop Having Children
How do parents decide when to finish having children? As a pastor and father of five children, I’ve been asked this question often. What would you say? Consider 15 wisdom principles and questions on...
View ArticleBCC Weekend Resource: 9 Ways to Protect Your Children from Sexual Abuse
On weekends we often highlight resources for your life and ministry. Today we highlight a resource from Justin and Lindsey Holcomb: 9 Ways to Protect Your Children from Sexual Abuse. The resource is...
View ArticleWonderful Challenges of Parenting
• As parents, we have particular challenges because we have been blessed with children. We face certain challenges as we strive to reach the biblical directive of Ephesians 6:4, to "bring them up in...
View ArticleGodly Parenting in a Structured Environment
As Biblical counselors, we have heard from the beginning of our training that no one can blame his environment for failure to walk the Christian walk. We cannot blame our home, family, or friends, our...
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