Josh Harris wisely encourages his church (apparently a new members class? This was at a Member’s Meeting, see Gunny’s comment below) on how they should interact with one another about the choices families make in their children’s education. HT: Justin…
Parenting Teens
Brian McLaughlin is putting up some very valuable posts on parenting teenagers. I cannot recommend them highly enough. The last one on on MTD’s (or something like that) is very insightful. Read his thoughts by clicking here.
John Piper Defines “Holy Ambition”
Speaking to children, John Piper defines “holy ambition.” This is great stuff for our Sunday School workers to watch. Click here.
Children’s Prayers (Killing the Pets etc)
Orison Piper has a drum set and he knows who to thank. (Click here and be sure to watch the video). Our favorite family prayer story: I read the story of Saul and the Amalekites. As you recall, a disobedient…
Expectations for Teens
One of the things our church wants to be all about is setting high expectations for our young people. In keeping with that, listen to John Piper preach a sermon that is a great challenge to young people and their…
Lots for Christian Parents to Consider Here
Metropuritan Mark tells parents what they should fear.
It will be of interest to our church family to know that Mark is on staff with Cornerstone Church in Ames,
Television in Children’s Bedrooms
Al Mohler posts on children having televisions in their children’s bedrooms.
Surfing in Iowa
It’s not easy to catch a wave in SE Iowa, but I gave it my best shot in the early 80’s.
In a recent interview (that you can watch here), Tullian Tchividjian shared how he was kicked out of his
Which Carson is Right?
At one time or another, most Christian parents have to work through with their children whether or not it is okay to punch a physical antagonist.
In his recent book, Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, D.A. Carson contrasts his father’s approach to bullies with his mother’s:
Interview of Tullian Tchividjian
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