• Becky Sparks has an MA in Family Ministry with a concentration in counseling. She is a wife, mom, grandmother, mentor, teacher, speaker, and author. An empty nester, Becky has four adult children and four grandchildren. She draws on her experiences as a biological and adoptive mom, as well as serving all kinds of families in both ministry and secular environments to inform her writing. Her hearts desire is to encourage parents in God's Word as they walk through their own journey of raising godly children.

What Kind of Boundaries Will Protect My Child’s Mental Health?
What Kind of Boundaries Will Protect My Child’s Mental Health?

“Boundaries” has become a buzzword in parenting. Boundaries are necessary for a balanced, responsible life. The smartphone has blown the lid off of every boundary imaginable in ways we could never have anticipated. This great social experiment has the majority of the...

Mom and Dad: Fear Not, Love, Jesus
Mom and Dad: Fear Not, Love, Jesus

What do you do when you are afraid? In that moment of discomfort, do you withdraw? Maybe when panic rises, you lash out in anger. Some turn to substance abuse to numb anxious feelings, while others go for a hard workout. Have you ever just sat with your fear and tried...

For the Glory of the Lord (Not the Self) in Parenting
For the Glory of the Lord (Not the Self) in Parenting

Have you noticed? We are now living with the consequences of the most “me” focused culture in our known history. Discovering Self, becoming Self, identifying Self, promoting Self, taking Selfies, glorifying Self, adoring Self, and fulfilling Self takes priority over...