The first time I came across Kara Powell’s name was when I picked up the book Sticky Faith eight years ago as a volunteer leader with Blackhawk’s high school ministry. Sticky Faith was an invaluable help to us as we re-evaluated the way we did high-school and middle-school ministry at Blackhawk. Sticky Faith was based… Read More Book Review: Growing With
“I’ve already had the worst day of my entire life, and now you expect me to want to pour my own cereal?” – Quote from one of my children To be a parent is to be a man or woman well acquainted with exasperation. I would lay down my life for my kids, but to… Read More Water Purifier Parenting
Confession time. When stories pop up in my news feed claiming they can fix my life in just a few easy steps, I’m the first person to click. “A step-by-step guide to decluttering your house in one week.” Click. “Three ways to completely eliminate the dark circles under your eyes.” Click. “Ten easy… Read More Seven? Three? Nope, just ONE simple way to weave serving into your family’s routine
For those of us in youth ministry, Mark Oestreicher (or as he is commonly called, Marko) is a household name. He has been at the center of the discussion of how to effectively empower teenagers to live out the gospel for decades. More recently, Marko has become a student of teenage brain development and… Read More Book Review: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Teenage Brains
When I was in high school back in the 1980s, video games were all the rage. I was particularly fond of a game called Galaga. A game was so exciting – spaceships flying, alien ships swirling, bombs falling, non-stop action noises, and me having the time of my teenage life. Then all of a sudden,… Read More 8+ Ways to Celebrate Easter with Your Kids
The Tech-Wise Family is a book that has been snapped up by a lot of parents who are desperate for help as they try to navigate the complexities of their kids’ screen time. Parents often feel over-matched and constantly out-maneuvered by their tech-savvy kids. As soon as parents learn about the latest app, their kids… Read More Book Review: The Tech-Wise Family
“Every young person is on a journey toward identity, belonging, and purpose,” says Dr. Kara Powell, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. “And this journey is more complicated now than it was a generation or two ago. As your children move along this journey, it’s important to remember that doubt is not toxic to their… Read More Why Your Teen’s Doubts Shouldn’t Scare You