11Jan
I Know Teens Lie to Me
Your teen lies to you too. But it’s not in that nefarious, disrespectful way. I
05Jan
You need to be vulnerably seen. When it feels safer to be a rock.
I don’t like this discomfort either. I didn’t think my life would end up this
04Jan
Who Do You Ask to be in Your 5:1 Ratio Group for Your Teen
This is my Brave Parenting drumbeat. Especially as a 40-year youth ministry veteran. I have
04Jan
Seeking Adults Who Will Answer Questions
The Huffington Post has this fascinating and long article about the “Millennial nuns.” Barna Group
21Dec
Jesus Writes in Our Dirt
I re-read one of my favorite books again. This one was published in 1989. I’ve
14Dec
Those Uncomfortable Emotions are Okay to Feel. For Your Teen. And for You.
A Bravester faith realizes that all emotions move us towards God. All of them—the good
13Dec
The Story of 1,000 Brave Decisions (More or Less)
Written by Jake Stewart Ever since becoming a legal adult in 2008, I’ve taken a
07Dec
Romance is in the Growing Relationship
We all love the grand gestures stories. Maybe because movies have “trained” us to swoon
02Dec
Jesus Hears Lots of Crazy Talk
My bestfriend told me that one. It was on the day her husband was diagnosed