Music, Emotions, and Your Teenager
The other day, one of my sons asked if I liked a certain music artist he had heard about from a friend. “I like a few of his songs,”... Read More ›
The other day, one of my sons asked if I liked a certain music artist he had heard about from a friend. “I like a few of his songs,”... Read More ›
Whenever I attempt to decorate a room, create a centerpiece, or fill the planters on my front porch, I try to find a picture that I can replicate. I’m... Read More ›
My ten-year-old daughter told me she feels like she has heard about God all her life but he feels far away from her. I am trying not to panic... Read More ›
Targeting our children’s hearts is a very important goal in gospel-centered parenting. Ultimately, I want my children to understand that their hearts are sinful and that they need a... Read More ›
One of my favorite parts of our morning routine is when CJ and I grab our coffee and sit for ten minutes on our tiny enclosed patio, listening to... Read More ›
We thought we’d close out this week with encouragement from God’s Word for all moms to meditate on: The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall... Read More ›
At the Sovereign Grace Pastors Conference last week we received exceptional teaching from God’s Word. As a mom, I was particularly encouraged by Jared Mellinger’s sermon on Psalm 78.... Read More ›
I’ve been a mother to four teenagers now—three are adults and one is still a teen. I’ve had hundreds (probably thousands) of conversations with my kids. Most of these... Read More ›
If you are the mother of a rebellious child, the great pastor Charles Spurgeon has some encouraging counsel for you: “Children are a precious gift from God, but much... Read More ›
“A foolish son is a sorrow to his mother” it says in Proverbs. Some of you know all too well the truth of these words. If you have a... Read More ›
The past few weeks Mom has covered four deals for mothers of teenagers, all adapted from our book, Girl Talk: Faith Example (pt. one, two, and three) Love (pt.... Read More ›
If your teenager remains unresponsive to your leadership, may I encourage you to obtain the help of godly friends or pastors? My children knew that if they refused to... Read More ›
Biblical discipline calls for a proactive approach. We must aggressively and intentionally steer our teenagers in the ways of the Lord. Of course, action alone won’t prevent our children... Read More ›
Our biblical charge to discipline our teenagers means that we cannot be passive parents. We must not think that we are helpless or without recourse to deal with our... Read More ›
All parents are bound to the command in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring [our children] up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” While this verse is addressed to... Read More ›
How can we make the best use of our time by loving our teenagers? Here are two more simple ideas: 5. Encourage, Encourage, Encourage.Proverbs gives abundant proof that encouraging... Read More ›
How can we as mothers cultivate and express tender love for our teenagers? Here are a few ideas:1. Pray.A godly mother’s prayers have “great power” (James 5:16), and so... Read More ›
Continuing our series on best deals for mothers of teenagers we turn to Titus 2:4 for a priceless nugget of mothering wisdom. It tells us to “love [our] children”... Read More ›
In difficult situations with our teenagers, a humble example is a powerful tool that breaks down barriers. A humble spirit helps us get behind the walls our teenagers may... Read More ›
If you’re like me, you’re painfully aware of the imperfect example you are to your teenagers. But this is good, for it brings us back to the cross.We are... Read More ›