Can I Smash My Daughter’s Cell Phone? PART I

Here is part 4 in the 5 part series from Jonathan McKee. Teenage cell phone use… er… misuse is the hot subject on parents’ minds. Teenagers are pushing the limits, and parents are questioning how to respond. After teaching my workshops, I always enjoy the chance to mingle with parents and listen to their struggles. …

Actually Setting Guardrails

Here is the third in Jonathan McKee's series. Do you allow your teenagers to download anything they want? Do you check their text messages? Do they have a bedtime?” This week I’ve been writing about the process of setting guardrails, and today is the day I post some of the guardrails I use in my …

Date Night: 5 Reminders for Every Couple to Remember

We have been sharing some date night ideas these past Wednesdays for couples to try and hopefully spur on more moments of communication and intimacy between a husband and wife.  Just this past week I was asked if there were any reminders that we could share about "Date Nights" or even possibly guidelines to remember. That was …

21 Rules of This House

In our Bible Study class this past Sunday, these "Rules" were shared. Kerry and I thought these were great and wished we had them from the start. Because of that, we would love to share them with all of you. The author is Gregg Harris and his message is spot on! 21 Rules of This House …

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 …