It's about time to see an ad that reflect dads and husbands as men of integrity and strength. The new Cheerios ad for their Peanut Butter Cheerios is simply stated...awesome and long overdue!In this commercial, the father is not reflected as a sniveling idiot lacking all parenting skills.Instead, he shows us a dad who is …
35 Unspoken Starbucks Recipes!
Came across this article and just had to share. Kerry is not a big coffee drinker, but loves the frozen treats, so these recipes are right up her alley. Enjoy!35 Secret Starbucks Drinks You Didn’t Know You Could OrderMost people don’t know this, but Starbucks has a secret menu created by dedicated baristas and enthusiastic …
God’s Love Demonstrated…
In this week, majority of us will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. For some, it is a painful reminder that they are single. Yet others will feel the pain of love lost or love not received. Either way, the pain is real.Let me share with you a truth we can all live by, not only this …
Panic Time!!
The snap seen by so many last week will more than likely been seen as the "tempo" set for the Broncos that fateful Super Bowl night. It gives us a glimpse into our parenting and marriages. Less than 12 seconds into the game, the first snap was a mis-communication between Peyton Manning and his center …
Family Traditions
Family traditions…they seemed so much more pronounced during the holidays than any other time of year. Kerry and I were just sharing with the kids, Ryne and Samantha, how they now have the opportunity to begin new family traditions that will begin to define their family for years to come. Such an amazing opportunity for …
Who are you a Bond-Servant to?
I once posed a question on our Facebook page, "Who or what are you a Bond-Servant/Slave to?" After a week, I have only received 2 comments. My prayer is that the question would stir up thoughts and emotions and make someone think. It did me.To fully understand this question, we must define Bond-Servant. It is the …
Refocus Your Focus
Since the beginning of the school year, without even realizing it, Kerry and I have been making more time for the two of us to be together. With Samantha and Ryne starting their lives together and Baylee becoming more independent and preparing for her Senior year as a "still guided by her parents" adult, we …
Six Essentials for Making Discipline Work In Your Home
Consistency is the Key to Raising Responsible Kids An article from Jim Burns at TheSource4Parents.comWhen it comes to discipline, our kids probably don’t know that, in many ways, we parents are making it up as we go along. Each child has a different personality, and along with it a unique twist on the discipline issue. …
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Are You Peculiar?
Are you peculiar? Do people look at you as odd or different? Do you find being called “peculiar” offensive? The definition of peculiar is one who is odd or strange in nature and behavior. One who is distinctive in character from others. One who belongs exclusively to one person or group. Now, does that describe …
Guardrails Are Only as Good as The Road
Starting this Thursday, I am excited to pass on Jonathan McKee's series on "Guardrails." Jonathan McKee is the president of The Source for Parents and is the author of numerous books including the new Candid Confessions of an Imperfect Parent, and youth ministry books like Ministry By Teenagers, Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation, and the …
PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 