How can we empower our boys to be dangerous to the darkness? Of Course He Isn’t Safe… In C.S. Lewis’s book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Mr. Beaver tells Susan about Aslan, the true King of Narnia.  When Susan finds out that Aslan is a lion, she asks:  “Is he quite safe? I […]

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How can rites of passage help your son become a man? What happened to rites of passage? Wearing gloves filled with fire ants. Running across the backs of a herd of cattle. Jumping from a 100 foot tower with nothing but a vine tied around your ankle.  What do these terrifying feats have in common?  […]

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You’re invited to a free webinar! I am hosting a free webinar with Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. The webinar is called: Navigating the Storm: Heart Based Parenting Strategies for Managing Anger.  If you feel like anger is the only way you know to get your kids to obey, […]

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Conflict resolution isn’t fun. But it’s part of growing up. Helping our sons learn how to handle conflict and show empathy is an invaluable skill they will use into adulthood. Help! Someone is being mean to my son! Has your son ever come home and told you that someone was being mean to him on […]

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Parenting is HARD.  Many days you feel inadequate to raise those energetic boys God has given you. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of training your boys to be strong, courageous young men.  You often feel like your efforts are futile. You may even feel like a fraud.  Sound familiar? I know I have […]

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Wondering how to thrive (and not merely survive) this summer with your boys? Keep reading, or listen to the podcast episode below: Summer is Here! Will You Cheer or Fear? How do you feel about summer vacation?  Some of you may be looking forward to lazy days, fun trips to the beach, and more family […]

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Do you struggle to manage anger in your household? Do you get angry with your kids?  Do you struggle to control your own anger when your kids are off track?  And more importantly, is anger a bad thing??  As parents, we often use anger to deal with all the problems in our families. We think […]

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Update on my Kickstarter Campaign for Rise of the Enemy – Book One in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series. BACK ON KICKSTARTER HERE

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How do you overcome doubts? How do you replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God’s word? Imagine this scenario. You’re a little girl and your parents took you to the swimming pool. You decided you wanted to try out the highest high dive for the first time. You get in line, […]

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Do you want your boys to be strong and courageous followers of Jesus?  Do you want to equip your boys to fight the evil one?  Have you been looking for devotional books that will engage your boys and get them excited about reading the Bible? There’s a battle raging in our world for the hearts […]

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