Culture

The Church’s Role in Protecting Women from Abuse

There’s a topic that the church rarely addresses because it challenges long-held beliefs and practices. That topic is… DOMESTIC ABUSE. AND THE FAILURE OF SOME CHURCHES TO PROTECT VICTIMS. The statistics and stories are heartbreaking. Churches should be sanctuaries, yet when it comes to domestic abuse, this isn’t always the case. Consider these alarming insights: […]

How Christianity Transformed the Status of Women

There’s a part of history that we often overlook, especially in the context of modern discussions on gender roles and marriage. What if I told you that Christianity has been revolutionary for women in ways many of us have never even considered? Let’s dive into that intriguing topic… because Christianity has transformed the lives of women throughout history and around the world.  THE RESHAPING OF WOMEN’S LIVES THROUGH CHRISTIANITY Our modern culture often argues that Christian teachings on marriage and femininity are oppressive or […]

Why Does Our Culture Hate Men?

In a world that is openly hostile to masculinity, does our faith offer a remedy? Consider these shocking examples of male-bashing in our culture:  As parents, we are raising our boys in a toxic stew misandry (hatred, contempt, or prejudice against men or boys), and we should be concerned. What do we as Christian parents […]

Why Are So Many Christian Kids Leaving the Faith?

Did you know that most studies indicate nearly half of all Christian young people will fall away from the faith after their freshman year of college… and they will never return?  That statistic is VERY sobering if you are a parent. If you aren’t concerned about the massive youth exodus from the faith, you should be. Kids are leaving the church in droves, and we need to know why. I covered this topic […]

This Common Lie Will Sabotage Your Parenting

Do you ever look at other families and assume that they have it all together and yours doesn’t? Do you look at other pristine and put-together moms or dads and think that you are a hot mess? Do you look at the successes of your friends while focusing on all of your failures? There is […]

Normal

To hear how this message applies to our parenting and our purpose, listen to Episode 121 of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD. There’s a place I’ve always wanted to live but have only seen from afar. Other people live there. I think. At least it looks like they do. A few times I visited this place in […]

How the Prosperity Gospel Fueled Purity Culture and Undermined Our Parenting

How has the Prosperity Gospel influenced Purity Culture, and what does that mean for parenting today?  The connections might surprise you. They surprised me.  Purity Culture, much like the prosperity gospel, promises rewards for adhering to specific behaviors, but it often leads to disappointment and shame. And all too often in the church, parents apply this same […]

Finding Freedom from Sexual Sin and Brokenness

There’s a topic that no one wants to talk about in the church… because so many people are struggling with it—even pastors. That topic is… SEXUAL SIN. AND THE BROKENNESS IT LEAVES BEHIND. The statistics don’t lie. The stats on porn, in particular, reveal a startling reality: Despite the prevalence of church teachings on purity and righteousness, […]

Discovering Your Family’s Unique Identity, Purpose, and Core Values

Do you know what your family’s unique purpose or identity is? Can you and your kids name your family’s core values? If you feel like a deer in headlights when asked those questions, you aren’t alone. I am right there with you. Families are at the heart of God’s plan for the world, serving as unique units designed to fulfill His […]

An Open Letter to My Child’s Woke University

Many of us parents face the dilemma of sending our kids to a secular college or university that is antagonistic to our faith, antagonistic to much of what we have spent the better part of two decades teaching our kids. It is a troubling place to be. Yet, here we are. So… there I was at my daughter’s college orientation to our local state-funded university last month, and I can’t say that what happened was unexpected, […]