Back at school? Don't worry - summer may be over, but starting school can actually be a positive experience if you do it with faith. This could be the year…
The teen years are a daunting time. Lots of changes in the air. Expectations and insecurities are ramped up. Drama seems to lurk around every corner, and you're wondering when…
As fathers we can get scared (as much as we hate to admit it) to navigate difficult emotions and situations at home. Here are 3 tips to make you courageous.
Years of research have proven that family meals build healthy families. In my experience, family meals are a powerful tool for staying connected and catching the early warning signs when someone…
I’m a student journalist. Before the end of my sophomore year, I published an article titled “Better to be busy, not idle, during summer break.” The headline’s pretty self-explanatory. Feeling…
8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get…
It's almost time for our annual middle school and high school camps! These camps are something we and the teenagers in our Y-ministry look forward to every year with great…
Summer is a great time for our kids to let down and create memorable experiences with new friends, especially if they are attending our awesome middle school and high school…
Over many years of working as a mentor for teenagers in our Y-ministry, I got to know a lot of great families. These families have taught me very valuable lessons…
I am getting ready for another summer with two teenage boys in my family. It is going to be a wild ride! I am excited, afraid, and challenged, and mostly I…