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What I See in Great Parents 22 Aug 2013 | 11:36 pm
It can be easy to look at some parents and think to yourself, “I bet they were a born natural” or “They are so lucky their kids are so great.” But after spending time with some successful parents I’ve...
Take Some Advice 19 Aug 2013 | 05:15 pm
“A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” Bill Cosby Want to be a better parent? Want to know smart things about parenting your kid in smart ways? Then learn ...
Stay Curious 12 Aug 2013 | 09:41 pm
*Image: ShirtSaying.net I’m always observing people around me, and keep myself constantly on the lookout for great leaders. I see some at the soccer fields, a few at my kids schools, and even more at...
Leading People by Building Trust 6 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
I’ve worked for bullies that demanded trust. I’ve worked for weaklings that demanded trust. I’ve worked for very few that legitimately worked to build my trust in them. Trust, like loyalty, is a two w...
Lessons on Forgiveness 31 Jul 2013 | 07:13 pm
My husband happened to be sitting on the porch, and overheard the conversation around the corner of the house between my daughter and three of her neighborhood friends. “Sorry Lauryn,” one said. “My ...
Parenting in Grace 29 Jul 2013 | 05:00 pm
“Fathers should create an atmosphere which will make obedience an easy and natural matter, namely, the atmosphere of love and confidence.” -William Hendriksen Rules tell us how to obey the one we l....
Spot the Mistake 24 Jul 2013 | 04:00 pm
My kids live in a mistake filled world, and if I’m not careful they could drown in enough mistakes that they can’t tell right from wrong over time. As their parent, it becomes my mission then to adjus...
Make Jesus Matter 22 Jul 2013 | 04:45 pm
In a book I’ve read many times, Parenting Beyond your Capacity, the authors talk about our tendency to treat God like we do the fine china. We only get it down for special occasions. In many of our “C...
Knowing When to Move On 17 Jul 2013 | 04:45 pm
“Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough. Sometimes you have to give up the fight and walk away, and move on to something that’s more productive.” – Donald Trump, entrepreneur, televi...
Making Community Matter 15 Jul 2013 | 04:00 pm
I’m an advocate of making our big churches smaller by focusing on the circles we live in, not the rows we sit in. I also I think it’s a great thing for my children to see me in meaningful community wi...