Author September McCarthy and her husband, Dan, tell the story of how they met and married. The McCarthys also give their best parenting advice for many challenging issues.
September McCarthy’s first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, and their second child also died shortly after birth. God used those transforming moments to show her the sacred in the suffering and to change her heart.
The time we have with our children before they enter into adulthood is limited. We have a responsibility to use it well, with a heart of wisdom.
Eryn Lynum tells how the gift of a jar of 936 pennies at her son’s baby dedication transformed her family’s life by keep them intentionally focused on the importance of each passing day.
Eryn Lynum was given a jar of 936 pennies at her infant son’s dedication. Each penny represented a week she would never get back, so she tells how she started parenting intentionally.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey know that parenting is hard work. That’s why they encourage parents not to try to parent alone, but to be in community with other parents.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey remind us to carefully consider what kind of person they want their children to become and how they can cultivate those character qualities.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the character traits needed to be a good parent. The first thing moms and dads need is to be growing in their relationship with the Lord and their reliance on Him.
Teachable moments are opportunities for us to imprint God’s values on the next generation.
Jaquelle Crowe and her father, Sean Crowe, talk about connecting as a family. Jacquelle talks about how her parents were quick to confess when they made mistakes.
Consider mornings, mealtimes and bedtime as opportunities for making a heart connection with your child. And trust that God, in His sovereignty, will fill the gaps in between.
Pretty much everyone has an opinion on “mommy wine culture.” Here’s a few factors to consider if you’re thinking about sipping a glass.
Jaquelle Crowe talks about the relationship teens need to have with their parents. Crowe reminds teens that their parents are doing the best they can, and that they are only human.
Jaquelle Crowe explains how her parents modeled the gospel as she grew up. Crowe coaches parents on how to make the Christian life attractive to their kids.
I want more for Drew Brees and his sons than just what they can earn. And Jesus offers more.
Of all the stories about raising six children we’ve told over the years, this is probably our favorite.
When a family member is an addict, the entire family suffers. Rick Van Warner talks honestly about his son Tommy’s drug addiction, and the continued efforts he and his wife have made to love and believe in him.
Rick Van Warner talks about his son’s first trip to rehab, and his sorrow over his actions once he got out. But Tommy was hooked, and his behavior escalated. It’s a “cycle of madness” for the Van Warner family.
