Relational Parenting Part 2 In our previous post on relational parenting, we talked about the vertical dimension: child and God. Now we’re talking about the horizontal plane: parent-child. The idea of parental presence is one aspect of the theology of parenting we didn’t address in depth earlier, but it comes out in this point as… Read More
Relational Parenting: Fostering Your Child’s Relationship to God
Relational Parenting Part 1 It seems obvious that parenting is relational. And yet, it’s easy to forget sometimes, especially when the children are younger. Many dads, especially, tend to approach parenting more like a task needing to be accomplished. Problem is, parenting is not just a task, it’s a relationship. And relationships take time. They… Read More
Realistic Parenting: What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?
Realistic Parenting Part 2 We’ve found that most young couples when they have their first child are unrealistic in their perspective on parenting. I suppose that goes with many things when you just start out. That’s wonderful, of course, that you have a positive perspective on the role that God has given you. Those of… Read More
Realistic Parenting: Parenting Isn’t Just about Children, It’s about Parents Too
Realistic Parenting Part 1 Parenting is such a complex undertaking, so the question is: How do you break it down? As we reflected on our own years of parenting our 4 children, 3 issues kept surfacing, what we call the “3 Rs” of parenting: being realistic, relational, and responsible as a parent. In each case,… Read More
An Introduction to Equipping for Life
An Introduction to Equipping for Life Margaret and I are very excited about the recent release of our book on parenting, Equipping for Life: A Guide for New, Aspiring & Struggling Parents published by Christian Focus. We wanted to take a moment to introduce our book by answering some questions about our purpose in writing a… Read More