By Bev and Phil Haas I remember my dad telling us stories about God and how to live a good life. I want to do the same with my kids, but I’m not a good storyteller. It’s encouraging to hear about an involved dad who understands that stories are a powerful way to connect with […]
By Bev and Phil Haas As our kids have gotten older, Sundays have become a struggle because they resist going to church. It’s not an all out rebellion, but their “thumbs down” attitude is obvious. We don’t think changing churches would help. Do you all have any suggestions? Our hats go off to you for […]
By Bev & Phil Haas Help! Our kids are becoming teenagers! We’re looking for ideas to keep our kids heading in the right direction during these challenging years. The best idea we’ve heard recently comes from the insights of Dr. Chap Clark, Professor and Chair of the Youth, Family, and Culture department in the School […]
Bev and Phil Haas My husband tells me I’m hanging on too tightly to our 15-year-old son. I know someday he will be on his own, but that’s not now. So what do I do in the meantime? Patrick Henry’s famous statement, “Give me liberty or give me death,” could well describe the internal urge […]
By Bev and Phil Haas Our 6-year-old has grown up with mobile devices like the iPad and iPod. We’re amazed by how adept he is with them. Recently we learned that he sent a birthday voice text to his grandpa with his iPod—then he taught us how! We’re wondering how we as parents can help […]
