In the strength of Christ, there is grace to love the teen God has given you, to pray fervently knowing that God always hears, and to share readily the faithfulness of God amidst the struggle.
Having more natural spiritual conversations with my sons allows me to point them to Jesus Christ every day.
When you can humbly confess your own struggles with failure, time, and money, then you’ll be better equipped to have these conversations with your teenagers.
Anxiety has served me well in one respect: I have learned to dig into the Bible to find truth that helps me fight my fear for my children.
One of the simplest ways to find joy in our children’s company is to do what we taught them when they were little: share.
In Christ we rely not upon our strength or accomplishments, but rather his truth, righteousness, and gospel peace.
In the changes and transitions we face as parents, Christ is our sure and steady anchor. Lean into Him with your worries and hold none of them back.
Curiosity strengthens relationship; questions confer dignity. If you want your child to talk to you, try asking more and telling less.
Parenthood is far less about what I can do than it is about allowing myself to embrace the freedom the Lord offers to me as a father.
