Practical Biblical Solutions
Failure to Launch
Most parents dream of the day their child will confidently step out into the world, ready to build a life of their own. But these days, an increasing number of young adults seem stuck at the starting line—which is right at home in their childhood bedrooms. We call this “failure [...]
Comfortable Prodigals
There’s a new kind of prodigal taking up space in our family homes—and it’s not the rebellious runaway from the old Bible story. These days, parents everywhere are quietly watching their young adult children settle into “permanent guest” status. They’re not out sowing wild oats, but they’re not launching into [...]
Learning to Let Go
I’ve always thought of myself as a good mom—loving, attentive, involved. I made every effort to protect my two kids from anything that might hurt them. If they forgot their homework, I’d drive it to school. If their science project fell apart the night before it was due, I’d stay [...]
Failing Forward
Failure is a word that makes most parents cringe. We don’t like to see our children hurt, discouraged, or disappointed. It goes against every instinct we have to stand back when they fall short or face the sting of defeat. We want to protect them, encourage them, and make things [...]
Raising Resilient Kids
Parenting today can feel like a constant balancing act. We love our kids so much that every instinct in us screams, “Step in!” when we see them hurting, failing, or facing something hard. Whether it’s a bad grade, a mean comment at school, or a missed shot in a basketball [...]
Extraordinary Kids
In today’s world, “extraordinary” often means raising kids who win awards, break records, or get the most likes online. But for Christian parents, extraordinary should mean something deeper—shaping children who genuinely know the Lord, show Christlike character, and impact the world for God’s kingdom. Worldly success is nice, but hearts [...]