Perhaps you are like me. Somehow you came across Dr. James Dobson’s advice as a young adult who felt broken and was grasping for wholeness—and don’t we all have some type of brokenness? (Romans 3:23). Maybe you were raised on his counsel as your parents sought practical, biblical guidance to wrestle against a cultural tsunami that has left our children awash in confusion and great turmoil. Or, you might be a parent or grandparent who’s dealing with the terrible twos or tumultuous teen years.
Continue readingGrandparents: Your Role is Extremely Important
Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. I’m referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, and most of them are more than willing to fit the bill
Continue readingProtect Your Kids from Harmful Media
Are you aware that the average person between the ages of eight and eighteen spends approximately 44.5 hours each week engaging with some form of media? That’s the equivalent of a full-time job and several hours of overtime! With consumption at this level, it’s little wonder that media has become a type of “super-peer,” influencing behaviors and shaping values.
Continue readingFinding Faith When God’s Goodness Seems Distant
When we’re in situations where God’s goodness is hard to see, we can feel confused, lost, and uncertain. Chris and Taylor Bruin share powerful insights on navigating those seasons with faith and perseverance. Their latest reel offers encouragement and hope for finding strength in the waiting.
Continue readingDuring Trials, Pray for Wisdom
Trying to make the right decisions while going through a severe trial can be difficult. Emotional turmoil makes it hard to think clearly. In this video, Chris and Taylor Bruin explain that asking God for wisdom opens your heart to His peace and direction amidst the chaos.
Continue reading4 Effective Alternatives to Yelling at Your Kids
When kids don’t listen and are defiant, emotions can run high and communication breaks down. This can leave everyone in the family upset. But yelling isn’t the way to address misbehavior.
Continue readingTeaching Children to Be Peacemakers
Our world is filled with violence, and it has been this way since the biblical days when Cain killed his brother, Abel. While we can’t escape a violent culture, we do need to train our kids to live in harmony with others. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb address this topic concerning our children.
Continue readingA Parent’s Top Priority
No matter where your kids are in their walk with the Lord, a parent’s top priority never changes: teach them diligently! In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share their personal experience with their children and how they keep teaching no matter where they are in their relationship with Jesus. Don’t miss the three things tucked into the end of the video that every parent should do for their kids—regardless of where they are spiritually.
Continue readingEarly Training
What is the ideal age to begin teaching your children about Jesus? In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share with you Scriptures and the results of a study that answer that question. They also show you how to overcome the many obstacles that can distract you and pull your children off course. These helpful insights expand on the “Early Training” devotional from Night Light for Parents, by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson.
Continue readingTurning the Tide in 2025
Religious freedom stands at a critical crossroads in America.
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