When it comes to major life decisions, we all need to bring it humbly before the Lord and trust His guidance. In this week’s episode, Kirby dives into the importance of an active prayer life, and how the peace of God meets us in that sacred space. Let’s not sleep on prayer, and embrace that intentional encounter.

Are manners still important in this day and age? Dr. Leman discusses the importance of etiquette in your kid’s behavior. www.birthorderguy.com .

Communicate, compassion, commitment (time) will bring stability in your home and cause your kids to grow up to be successful adults. www.birthorderguy.com.

Did you know that your kids use anger to control the people around them? Learn how to help your kids deal with their anger in this episode. www.birthorderguy.com .

Boundaries promote healthy relationships. What are the pitfalls of creating boundaries instead of walls? How do you say no?

Pride is the essence of sin, and steals God's glory. How do we conquer it and humble ourselves? www.debwaterbury.com .

Parent, ask yourself this question. Is your son or daughter a voracious reader? If they are, your child is the exception. Your family is the exception. You’re not going to see a huge drop off in that kid’s ability to learn and perform. You’re not going to see a drop off in the grades unless they’re just sick and tired of the screen. I’ve told parents this for years. If your kid’s a reader, don’t worry about your kid’s education. But how do you motivate them to learn now? www.birthorderguy.com .

Dr. Leman discusses practical ways a parent can teach a child to be grateful instead of griping. www.birthorderguy.com

Is it loving to doing things for your kids that they could do themselves? No. Is it loving to make excuses for your kids? No. Love means putting the “tennis ball of life” in your kid’s court. Don’t use warnings. Love means letting the consequences of life happen. Warnings are actually disrespectful. Your kids will love you if you do things such as tell the truth, treat them consistently, etc. Make it safe for your kids to fail. www.birthorderguy.

James teaches us we need to examine the purity of our hearts and behaviors. Here's why...

Will the earth we know be destroyed or will it be renewed? Dr. Deb talks about how the bible describes the new earth and the new Jerusalem. www.debwaterbury.com.