"I, the Lord, am a God who is full of compassion and pity, who is not easily angered and who shows great love and faithfulness." — Exodus 34:6If we want to learn how to parent well, especially when it...  Read More

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." — Ecclesiastes 7:9When your child is melting down, the first step is to hesitate. Anger makes our mouths work faster...  Read More

"Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." — James 1:20We can't command feelings. Telling a child "stop crying" or "stop being angry" doesn't work—it just makes both of you mor...  Read More

"But how can you teach others when you refuse to learn?" — Romans 2:21Have you ever noticed that children don't actually express anger all that differently from adults? Yes, adults have larger vocabul...  Read More

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." — Proverbs 15:1Anger is a universal emotion, a natural response when we feel threatened. But for our children (and often for us as ...  Read More

The ultimate goal of spiritual parenting is raising children who genuinely trust God, remember His works, and follow His ways. This transformation isn't accomplished primarily through rules or routine...  Read More

Perhaps the greatest test of parental love comes when a child rejects the values we hold dear. In these painful seasons, remember that love isn't meant to be a commodity we withhold from those who dis...  Read More

Trust is built on consistency between our words and actions. When we make promises to our children that we don't intend to keep—whether threats in moments of anger or commitments we later forget—we un...  Read More

God's instruction for spiritual parenting includes regular, natural conversations about faith. Notice the word used isn't about formal teaching or sermons—it's simply "talk." Faith discussions should ...  Read More

Our families are shaped by what we value most. Research consistently shows that spiritually-grounded families tend to be healthier across cultures and generations. This isn't merely coincidence—it's b...  Read More

Understanding the difference between discipline and punishment transforms our approach to parenting. Punishment focuses on the past, seeking to make someone pay for wrongdoing. Discipline looks to the...  Read More

One of the hardest aspects of parenting is allowing natural consequences to teach our children. When a child refuses to eat dinner and later complains of hunger, our impulse is to lecture or provide a...  Read More