Too Easy?
Do our modern conveniences sometimes make life too easy? In the DFW area of Texas where we live, we are finally coming out of several days of shut down caused by a big ice storm. At one point over 160,000 … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Faith
Lessons From The Curb
There is no doubt that we live in a land of plenty, simply look to the curb on trash day. Today was trash day in our neighborhood and on the way to the office I saw small appliances, boxes for … Continue reading →
Final Thought: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
Today I am wrapping up the “Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World” series of posts. This is the 14th post in the series and we have covered a lot of ground. Let’s take a quick review and then wrap … Continue reading →
Cyberbullying Part 2: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
The topic of cyberbullying resonated with many readers and especially with the high school and junior high class I teach at church. I teach the material from these blog posts on the following Sunday at church. (No reason to waste … Continue reading →
Cyberbullying: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
Time and again throughout the ‘Raising Good Kids’ posts we have looked at how media presents new and unprecedented challenges for parents and kids. These new challenges are clearly evident in the blight of cyberbullying. From The Headlines FLORIDA – … Continue reading →
A Lesson From My Mother-in-Law
I know a good number of you probably clicked on this post after seeing the title, thinking I would reveal some sort of embarrassing story about my mother-in-law. Fooled you! I actually enjoy a good relationship with my in-laws and … Continue reading →
Internet Pornography: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
It is my belief that internet pornography will destroy more Christian homes than drugs and alcohol combined. Think about it for a second. How many marriages or families can you think of that have been broken or forever changed by … Continue reading →
Jaw-Dropping Excitement
Do you remember the last time your jaw dropped and you stood amazed because you were so impressed with what you were seeing? Last week we took our girls, along with their cousin and a friend, to the circus. Some … Continue reading →
Internet Introduction: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
Welcome to the first of three weeks of posts about the internet. This week we will look at suggestions for the family and the internet, next week is internet pornography, and the final week is cyber-bullying. You can view all … Continue reading →
Managing Music: Raising Good Kids In An ‘R-rated’ World
Over the past few weeks I have written about media piracy and the music industry but have provided very few ideas, tips, or tools to use as a parent. A big part of writing this series, and my presentation on … Continue reading →