For many of us in the Southern Baptist Convention, the series from The Houston Chronicle was heartbreaking. We read story after story of victims who were silenced, shunned, or mistreated by churches and pastors who covered up or…
Every blemish and freckle disappeared; eyes grew wider and brighter; noses narrowed and lifted; chins sharpened; teeth whitened. Appearances drastically altered – and all in less than five minutes. This past week, news circuited regarding a new photo…
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….
I have been involved in a litany of debates and discussions with both parents and student pastors about how to best reach youth for Christ. To tell the truth, more often than not, the outcome of those interactions…
My heritage prepared me well to hear that Jesus is the bread of life (John 6). My family is Italian. Along with a spaghetti sauce recipe, I inherited some choice phrases. “Mangia! Mangia, perche fa bene!” is a favorite….
Here are the top ten articles from the past month that can be of benefit to youth workers and parents in their ministry to teenagers. Some of these give explicit instruction on gospel-centered ministry, while others are included…
The only hope in the face of death is not moral stories about doing more and trying harder (driven home with a little guilt, shame, and a purity ring). It comes from preaching Jesus Christ crucified and risen.
After our conversation (link), Carolyn Lankford examined the stages of Jesus’ relationship with Mary and Joseph for clues as to how our relationships with our kids will evolve: I find guidance for parenting at every stage of a…
Recently, I grabbed breakfast with someone I had never met before. Mediated by a mutual friend (and all-time great human), the three of us exchanged pleasantries before the conversation turned toward the simple task of figuring out my…
