If you asked me to share one insight at your church or your Thanksgiving family table with the young people you care about most, it would likely be this: Because of God’s grace, we live our lives as thank you notes...
In the midst of a tumultuous, ever-changing season, what twenty-somethings need from us more than anything else is empathy. ...
What young people need in the midst of their failures are empathetic adults. Not harsh judges, but not cavalier bystanders either. Instead, they need an adult willing to be present and listen and eventually offer support. Empathy starts with you....
We each share our goals, explaining why we chose those goals. I think it’s especially valuable for our kids to hear Dave and me explain why we’re choosing to read the Bible, work less, or work out more....
Young people today need, and want, and are looking for adults who will take the time to listen to their stories without judgment, without criticism....
As we interviewed parents who had intentionally developed long-term faith in their kids, they clearly made the cultivation of their faith a priority. Each parent found his or her own unique way to stay connected with Jesus....
If you’re a parent, what can you do this month to connect your child with at least one amazing adult so that when (not if, but when) they don’t want to talk to you about something important, they still have...
The decisions that graduates make during those first two weeks can set them on a trajectory that lasts for the rest of their college experience. ...
The variables most correlated with mature faith in high school and college are involvement in intergenerational worship and intergenerational relationships....
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About Kara
Dr. Kara Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women You Should Know,” Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and also speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences.