These images represent joy.  They are snapshots of diligence and reward.  But most importantly, they are pictures of faith in action! Yesterday, I took Shep on a fishing "trip" to the local YMCA catch and release pond,

Here's a little Christmas idea for your kids this year...give them the gift of limits on their screen time. Don't expect them to jump for joy and sing your praises as if you just bought them the

(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today?  If

Hoping you can somehow forever avoid talking to your kids about sex?  You aren't alone.  But you also need to face your fears, say a prayer, dig deep, and dive in with your kids.  You may want

This poem from Rudyard Kipling came to mind today, so I thought I would pass it on: “If” (Rudyard Kipling) If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on

I just discovered these great resources today from Ron Deal and Successful Stepfamilies.  While I have not read them yet, I have read Ron's first book, The Smart Stepfamily, and it is fantastic.  I have also had

(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview) When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol? Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in "real life" or on screen, where the

Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren's full message.) 1. Stop making excuses. 2. Start today. 3. Establish a planned routine.

So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg's (The Nametag Guy) new book, "-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life." And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create

John Rosemond is such an inspired and inspiring authority on parenting well.  And we have the opportunity to hear him LIVE in Baton Rouge in a month!!! Check out the details and register here.