You have been wronged and you need a good strategy to deliver some justice. Here are a few ideas.
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If your Imperfect and Normal Family is like ours, you might end up getting caught up in all the craziness of the season and miss out on the wonder of Christ’s birth. Once Christmas is over, we’ll feel tired, disjointed, and farther away from the God who came near to us. I am determined to not let that happen this year.
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You might need to check out the MOVE Conference that Johnson Ferry is hosting in February.
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I have spent the past two years writing a book that I hope to have available to the public in early 2014. It has been crafted to help parents to start having open and honest conversations about sex and relationships so that their kids will be equipped to handle what this world will toss at them. We have titled the book "The Talk(S)" - with emphasis on the (s) - because parents cannot afford to think that this is a one-time conversation. It's something that we must talk about sooner, more often, and in more detail than we ever imagined. Click below to read an introduction that will hopefully give you a taste of the book. Enjoy!
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Too many times, (Christian) parents have it as their goal to make their kids good and moral. It is as if the entire purpose of their family’s spiritual life is to shape their children into law-abiding citizens who stay out of trouble. The only problem with this goal is that it runs in stark contrast to what the Bible teaches.
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From my precious wife, Jenifer: "This earth is certainly not our home. So I will not fear. I know that at the end of each of my fears and my 'what ifs…' I will find my Jesus waiting for me. And that gives me incredible hope and comfort."
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Earlier this year, two
teenage boys from Steubenville, Ohio made national news when they were
convicted of raping a drunk girl at a party. The act itself apparently
involved more people than that and the details are sickening on many
different levels.
Christian parents must be consistently driving home the truth that we are called to be and live and think differently than the world. We must train our kids very early on that we are not going to play by the world’s rules. We do this not to be restrictive but because God has called us to a better way. It may be hard sometimes. We may end up feeling a bit like fish out of water, but it’s just the reality of living as a Christ-follower in a fallen world.
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Parents have a real reason to celebrate the advent of Apple's iOS 7 operating system. Finally, the company that Steve Jobs built has offered parents some control over adult content for the iPhone, iTouch, and iPad.
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It's about time we tackled one of the most troubling and ethically complex parenting challenges we are likely to face. It's one that Imperfect and Normal Families want to ignore, but we absolutely cannot. And unlike some insignificant one-time choices (like what college our kids will attend, for example), this issue must be faced on a weekly basis, so our strategy must be carefully considered. Of course, I’m talking about this troubling question:
“What do I do with the craft projects my preschooler makes while in the church nursery?”
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When it comes to enhancing our family lives, why do we love lists? Because deep down, we want a formula. A checklist. Easy answers. And in a culture that works so hard against us, we desperately want some sense of control. But maybe God doesn't give us a formula because He wants to give us Himself.
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God is changing my perspective of the sex industry. Perhaps He will begin to change your perspective, as well.
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Many parents are good. Some parents are awesome. I stumbled upon a series of photos online that showed a few parents who fall into the awesome category...in at least one dimension. Here are a few that made me smile...
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Dr. Warren seems like a great guy offering a much needed service. But single adults and married adults alike shouldn't read between the lines and assume that compatibility is the secret to a satisfying marriage. The key is commitment.
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If imperfect and normal families like ours aren’t careful, the weekly grind can easily squeeze out opportunities to meaningfully connect in our marriages. So here are a few simple questions to help you regularly connect with your spouse...
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I guess I’m officially an old fart, because I am totally baffled by the Miley Cyrus/Robin Thicke “twerk” performance at the VMAs. Of course it was troubling to see at many levels, but it births in me numerous legitimate questions about a lot of different issues. If someone has answers for me, I’d love to hear them.
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I saw this video today on the Relevant Magazine website and my mind is officially blown.
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Our kids may not know it, but they are in desperate need of parents who understand the times, realities, and pressures that their kids are under...and will know how to help them.
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How awesome would it be if we could go back in time to give more attention to those parenting seasons that are so foundational...
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This is the coolest news report that Diane Sawyer and her friends at ABC news have ever done. Bar none.
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