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Are you a MISSION-MINDED Family?

March 23rd, 201003:39 PM ET

By Ann Dunagan

What is a Mission-Minded Family? In a mission-minded family, there's a God-infused energy. There's a focus on God's worldwide purposes, and there's a passion for the lost. There's a spiritual depth and hunger that reaches beyond the maintenance mode of cultural Christianity. A mission-minded family emphasizes leadership, calling, and destiny. The...
The Parenting Thrill Ride

March 18th, 201003:39 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Parenting is rarely like a pleasant but slightly boring turn on a carousel. It's usually more like a heart-stopping and unpredictable roller coaster ride. In both experiences, the destination is never in question. But the roller coaster has more ups, downs and moments of terror. As soon as you think you have it all together as a parent and feel ...
St. Patrick was a MISSIONARY!

March 17th, 201010:47 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

Do your kids know that St. Patrick was a missionary? All throughout the month of March, we should remember the real missionary story of St. Patrick. Whenever we see GREEN decorations (in stores, restaurants, etc.), we can use these as sporadic "reminders" to teach our children we're all called to GO and to share God's GOOD NEWS. Quick Facts...
Is Your Teenager Driving You Crazy?

March 11th, 201004:21 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

There is much in the news these days about cars accelerating out of control, leaving the driver and passengers helpless to know how to slow down or stop their runaway vehicle. That's kind of what it is like in a family with a teenager who is out of control. The whole family gets swept along for the not so joyful ride. Is your family experiencing a...
"I Love My Child...But Sometimes I Can't Stand Him!"

March 03rd, 201011:51 AM ET

By Empowering Parents

You'd do anything for your child, but you feel guilty about admitting the truth, even to yourself-sometimes you don't like him very much. It's a secret that many parents of acting-out kids share, but rarely confess to anyone. James Lehman explains how dealing with a difficult child can take its toll on the parent-child relationship, and he gives yo...
Facebook Wisdom for Parents

March 01st, 201009:42 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

In late December, I launched a Parenting Today's Teens page on Facebook. For those who have not joined our discussion and encouragement group on Facebook, I thought I'd share just a few of those conversations and the profound words of wisdom from others, as we've discussed everything having to do with raising teenagers. I'll first in...