Making Biblical Family Life Practical
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Gift Giving in a Big Family – MBFLP 273
This week we're talking about gift giving - it's Biblical, you know! But how do you manage it without being immersed in the commercialism of a secular holiday, while glorifying God and having fun tog
Help! My Son Cries About Every Little Thing! – MBFLP 272
A member of our Facebook community asked, "What about boys crying?" There have been people who said it's unmanly to cry, and discouraged or even disciplined their sons for crying - ever. On the other
Holiday Stress – and What We Do About It! – MBFLP 271
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," the song says ... and one of the busiest and most stressful, too! What can we do to maintain the spirit of celebration while the season's demands pile on to
Helping Kids Deal with Stress – MBFLP 270
We adults may feel like we're under stress all the time, but we can't overlook the fact that our kids are suffering, too! Last episode we talked about how we respond when we're confronted with uncerta
Dealing with Stressful News – MBFLP 269
Some things are unquestionable, life-changing moments - an unexpected death in the family, a natural disaster, a major accident. But what about things which just show up and disrupt everything? The sm
Encouraging More Edifying Speech – MBFLP 268
The Bible says a lot about the power of the tongue - the question for us is, how do we train and encourage our families to speak in a more gracious and edifying way, when the culture around us grows m
“Potty Mouth” – Big Deal or Not? – MBFLP 267
"What should I do about my kids' 'potty mouth'?" asked a young father in our church. Learning appropriate behavior and speech patterns is part of socialization, but is there a bigger issue than being
Qualified to Homeschool – MBFLP 266
"What makes you think you're qualified to homeschool?" That's one of the frequently asked questions, isn't it? And if nobody in your family, church, or neighborhood asks -- you'll probably ask yoursel
Homeschooling or School-at-Home – Day to Day – MBFLP 265-2
Continuing our comparison of true homeschooling with the school-at-home model! Let's talk about how independent home education looks different day-to-day, and why duplicating the schoolroom experienc
Homeschooling, or School-at-Home? – MBFLP 265-1
Is this "homeschooling" or is it "school-at-home"? Is there a difference? - Many families have experienced public school from a remote location this year -- and some districts are calling it "homesch