Parenting the Prodigal Son

We are all afflicted with a sinful will that tells us we can be, and should be, the masters of our own destinies. It is the greatest lie we believe, and Adam and Eve believed it even when…

Youth Group and the Reluctant Teen

My teen does not want to be part of a youth group. Now what? There is no easy answer to whether or not parents should force their children to attend youth group when they have expressed a disinterest….

How Long O Lord: The Power of Patience

In his book Objects of His Affection, Scotty Smith says the most often repeated question in the Scriptures is, “How long oh Lord?” Smith says God’s most frequent answer is, “Do not be afraid.” Our patience grows when we…

June-July 2018 Rooted Parent Top Ten

Welcome to this month’s Rooted Parent Top 10- a list of parenting articles from across the web for the Rooted community. This list represents ten articles we believe will encourage and equip you as you parent your kids….