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“I Thought About Life After Kids and Didn’t Recognize My Marriage”
Kristin and I have seen just how easy it is to pour every ounce of ourselves into parenting—only to look up one day and realize we’ve been running on empty in our marriage. Somewhere between soccer practice and bedtime routines, we stopped seeing each other as partners and started functioning more like co-managers. And if we’re not careful, that slow drift becomes a serious disconnect.

PastorMark
May 5, 20256 min read


This Parenting Trend Is Quietly Destroying Teen Faith—And No One’s Talking About It”
“Is emotional appeasement quietly undermining your teen’s faith? Discover the hidden dangers of permissive parenting and how to protect your child’s spiritual growth.”

PastorMark
Apr 10, 20256 min read


Empathy or Evil?
"Disney villains aren't just evil anymore—understanding their pasts challenges us to rethink morality. How do we guide our kids through it?"

PastorMark
Mar 11, 20256 min read


Answer the Call: Serve & Share Christ in Southern WV
Disaster Relief Opportunities – Get Involved FBCW is actively working to support flood relief efforts in McDowell and surrounding...

PastorMark
Mar 3, 20252 min read


“You Won’t Believe These 45 Gen Alpha Slang Words—Are You Even Keeping Up?”
Discover 45 fresh Gen Alpha slang words! Stay ahead of the trend and decode what the next generation is really saying.

PastorMark
Feb 25, 202513 min read


Life360: Why TeensChanging the Way We Think About Location Sharing
"Gen Z is reshaping location sharing—balancing safety, connection, and privacy. Is tracking security or surveillance? Let's discuss."

PastorMark
Feb 15, 20255 min read


"The Silent Epidemic" You'd Be Surprised At What Teens Are Sending—and What You Can Do About It"
Teens face immense digital pressures, and their online choices matter. Equip them with wisdom, boundaries, and God’s truth. #DigitalPurity

PastorMark
Jan 31, 20256 min read


"Is Your Teen Ready for Social Media? 5 Must-Know Tips Before You Say Yes!"
"Is your teen ready for social media? Explore tips, Biblical wisdom, and practical steps to guide them through the digital age responsibly."

PastorMark
Jan 27, 20255 min read


"Disney :: 2 Films 10 Years Apart"
Dangers of expressive individualism and a practical look through film

PastorMark
Jan 8, 20254 min read


What the Sigma is BRAIN ROT?
Brain rot is exactly what it sounds like but instead of overreacting let’s have a conversation

PastorMark
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Why We Need to Reconsider Our Parenting Approach
“Here’s Your Show While I Work on… The True Long-Term Costs of the Digital Babysitter” It has been fascinating to watch my friends evolve...

PastorMark
Dec 31, 20249 min read


Surviving the Tween Years: A Parent’s Guide to Modern Middle School Challenges
“To be one of us, you have be like us believe like us behave like us go along with us, look like us, like us best, & not do better than us.

PastorMark
Nov 5, 202411 min read


The "Hack" Every Parent Needs to Know for Raising Teens
Engaging teens from a faith-based perspective can be both challenging and rewarding. Today’s teens face unique pressures and struggles,...

PastorMark
Aug 19, 20246 min read


“The Lie That’s Burning Out Our Kids (And How We’re Letting It Happen)”
"Today’s teens are drowning in pressure—from school, sports, and social media—and it’s leaving them anxious, exhausted, and burned out. In this article, Pastor Mark unpacks how performance culture is quietly robbing our kids of joy, identity, and spiritual health, and gives 10 practical ways to push back with truth, rest, and grace."

PastorMark
Jul 9, 20246 min read


GEN ALPHA Slang
"Yo, last night's party was straight fire, like, on another level of lit! Everyone was showing off their fresh fits, dripping with style...

PastorMark
Jun 2, 20246 min read


Doing This Can Help You to AVOID Conflict During Heated Moments...
What questions are you asking your teen? Think back to how much we messed up during our teen years. Don't you remember feeling like you...

PastorMark
Mar 3, 20244 min read


What are the long-term effects of notification addiction on our brains?
Have you ever noticed that no one looks up while crossing the street anymore? In fact, most of us are too busy responding to text messages..

PastorMark
Feb 12, 20248 min read


Why is Spending Time at the Family Table Important for Building Strong Relationships?
I can remember that during Covid, all over the nation, due to shutdowns, eating out was no longer an option and parents were struggling...

PastorMark
Jan 29, 20245 min read


"My child deserves it!" Sometimes what we think...isn't always what's best
There's no doubt that moms want what is the absolute best for their kids. But what happens when happens when that conflicts with the...

PastorMark
Jan 2, 20245 min read


“No, not everything happens for a reason.”
“No, not everything happens for a reason.” Reread that. Does it make you uncomfortable? It kinda does for me.
marknkris19968
Sep 16, 20236 min read
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