Invincible. Indestructible. Insane. My son lives on the edge of danger. He calls it “living in the extreme.” I call it foolish and reckless. My son’s life dangles by a thin thread from the perilous exploits. As far as he is concerned, life is worthwhile only on a dare. Daredevil. Determined. Depressed. His grim faceContinue reading “Perilous Exploits”
Category Archives: Youth and Child
Elevator of Emotion
My child held so much potential. He excelled in school with a grade point average far above his classmates. Athleticism oozed from his muscular body. Musically, he was spoken of as a child prodigy. My mother’s heart held those dreams for my child. But somewhere, somehow, he strayed off the track of success. My childContinue reading “Elevator of Emotion”
Planned Parenthood’s Selling of Fetal Body Parts Exposed Under Oath
A new video released by the Center for Medical Progress, the group behind the 2015 undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood negotiating the sale of fetal body parts, has the nation’s largest abortion provider once again denying, hedging, and using phrases like “doctored” and “heavily edited.” Five years ago, Planned Parenthood denied what videos clearly showed,Continue reading “Planned Parenthood’s Selling of Fetal Body Parts Exposed Under Oath”
Shape Your Children’s Moral Image
Nathan could have handled his showdown with David differently. He could have told the king that he knew all about Bathsheba and Uriah. He could have quoted the Ten Commandments. Instead, he told King David a story. Nathan’s story of the poor man with the pet ewe lamb caught David’s imagination. Perhaps he had hisContinue reading “Shape Your Children’s Moral Image”
The Day Mom Melted
She had the most angelic sweetheart lips. Eyes as blue as the most tranquil oceans. Blonde ringlet curls. Chubby cheeks begging to be kissed over and over. Little hands that instinctively curled around my finger while simultaneously melting my heart. Pure sweetness wrapped in a pink blanket. And then came the day this little creatureContinue reading “The Day Mom Melted”
A Match Made in Poland
Andrzej Korytkowski survived a complicated and traumatic family life that resulted in his parents’ messy divorce when he was 13. His mother became preoccupied with recovering from the breakup of her marriage and re-establishing herself, so she did not focus much energy on Andrzej and his brother. The boys spent most of their days withContinue reading “A Match Made in Poland”
Why So Many High School Seniors Are Considering A Gap Year
COVID-19 is changing high school seniors’ outlook on next year’s plans in dramatic ways. In a recent national survey of high school seniors conducted by the Art and Science Group, 17 percent of seniors said they were either definitely or most likely changing plans to attend a four-year institution as a full-time student. Of theContinue reading “Why So Many High School Seniors Are Considering A Gap Year”
10 Most Dangerous Apps That Parents Need to Know
They define their app as: Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather together every day to imagine, create, and share experiences with each other in immersive, user-generated 3D worlds. If you’re still unclear, picture going online and creating your own social environment. A school, a theme park, a neighborhood. In this environment,Continue reading “10 Most Dangerous Apps That Parents Need to Know”
U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation of Pornhub
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, has written to U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, calling for a federal investigation into Pornhub and its owner MindGeek for their involvement in streaming videos of raped and exploited women and children. The call comes after news that a petition was launchedContinue reading “U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation of Pornhub”
Parenting in the Power of the Gospel
All Christian parents desire the spiritual well-being of their children. We want our children to be Christians, to get saved, to know God; however we express it, we want our children to be part of the company of the redeemed. We yearn for the blessing of God’s covenant grace to be on our children. ThisContinue reading “Parenting in the Power of the Gospel”
