A “good” parent is a humble and teachable parent. One who willingly and frequently reevaluates priorities. It can be an uncomfortable process, but one that is absolutely necessary to maintain a home that is conducive to the faithful nurturing and training of children.

When talking with parents who are experiencing seasons of chaos and stress in their homes (we have been there ourselves) we often counsel them to stop and evaluate commitments, activities, projects, ministries, and relationships that could be compromising the quality of their home-life.

Here are some questions to honestly ask yourself as you consider pushing the "reset" button on your priorities.

Do my commitments, activities, relationships, ministries:


Your answers to these simple questions may provide you insights into your priorities, or the unintended consequences of them. It may show you the necessity to reset your priorities.

Seasons of parenting are both fleeting and critical, so choose wisely. Be willing to purge your life of optional things that hinder or draw you away from what is most important. You can always return to a ministry, project, or other activity but there are no do-overs in parenting. None.

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