The Parent in College – You Can Do This!

The Parent in College – You Can Do This!

At Houston Baptist University, we have quite a few students who are also working parents. It can be daunting for a parent returning to school to enter a classroom of traditional college students. While they are living on campus, attending sporting events, joining...
3 Ways to Share Your Faith With Your Kids

3 Ways to Share Your Faith With Your Kids

It’s so important that we pass our faith on down to our children, but it’s not always easy to know how to do that. I commend you for the time and thought you’ve put into sharing Jesus with your own children, and perhaps with other children you know as well. Here are...
Justice, Mercy, and Psalm 139

Justice, Mercy, and Psalm 139

Years ago when my kids were little, I punished one of the boys for something. My wife Sue told me later, “You know, he didn’t do that.” I still cringe when I remember that. He was just a little guy, and I went to him and apologized. After my son was an adult I told...
Philippians: Parenting Like Paul

Philippians: Parenting Like Paul

It’s hard to be a parent. We’re accustomed to being around our children and being there for them, and it’s difficult for us when we can’t do that anymore. On top of that, we know that we’re all a little more likely to act up when wise mentors and guides are not...