Rodless Training

"Is there a way to train children if you are prevented from Biblical application of the rod?" The Bible says, "Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him...

Sanctuary

Face it, the church today is not a sanctuary from the world nor is it a "holy" place.

Self-Control

Two-year-old Johnny was sitting in his mother’s lap at the kitchen table. He reached for a dish of steamed squash, but his mother pulled him back and said "No." He twisted his shoulders back and forth as if to...

Sissy Sensitive Son

It is not a tough exterior that God desires or that people admire; it is a tough spirit, an overcoming spirit, a spirit of service, caring not for the sparse thanks, nor flinching at misunderstanding.

Some of My Favorite Memories

Some of my favorite memories of growing up are of working beside my parents.

Something Right

Most of our child-training examples come from our friends (at least they were friends before we published their stories).

Squashing Bad Habits

It’s been several months now and our baby girl is one happy eater. Because of that, she has one happy mama and a happy daddy, too. Who wants to eat a meal with a whiny, picky, ungrateful eater?

Squeaky Clean Apprentice

In less than 5 minutes, I taught my 3-year-old daughter, Amanda, to efficiently use a dust buster!

Starting Over

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pearl,

A faithful friend handed me your books. I wish I'd read them 10 years ago before letting my kids learn many ways of quietly disobeying. Do you have any suggestions on where best to start changing...

Summertime at the Pearls'

Debi and I had four Russian orphans living with us this summer. What a summer! I’ve discovered parenting all over again. I’d forgotten how much fun it was.