Category: parenting

• My Dad Is Superman

  Back in those days my dad (Mr. Cole) looked somewhat like Clark Kent, but he was also a favorite teacher to a lot of his students. There’s just something about him that is so likable.

  Christie Cole Atkins

  June 20, 2026

  family, parenting

  Christian example, Christian family, family life, Father’s Day, God the Father, integrity, leadership, leading by example, love, memories

• A Thank-You To My Mother-In-Law

  There is some value in considering all the things that could go wrong in any given situation. There is value in awareness and preparedness. But Satan would love for us to cross the line into the realm of worry and fear over things that are extremely unlikely.

  Christie Cole Atkins

  May 16, 2026

  faith, parenting, worry

  anxiety, communication, dependence on God, example, faith, faith in God, fear, Jesus Christ, parenting, Paul and Timothy, protection, safety, spirit of fear

• Rising Up To Call My Mom Blessed

  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 It’s no secret to those who know my family of origin that my dad and sister have always been the comedians. My mom and I are…

  Christie Cole Atkins

  May 9, 2026

  faithfulness, family, parenting

  birthdays, Christian parenting, church attendance, family, family traditions, holidays, love, mom, Mother's Day, Proverbs 31, stability

• How Hard Should I Push?

  Surely the most painful thing for a Christian parent is to see a child grow up and reject the gospel. Indeed, we hurt for anyone who does not accept the good news of Jesus Christ. But how hard should we push to teach the gospel?

  Christie Cole Atkins

  December 13, 2025

  evangelism, parenting, patience, prayer

  Bible study, Christianity, evangelism, God, Jesus Christ, nagging, planting and watering, prayer, praying for the lost, teaching the gospel, the apostle Peter, unfaithful children

• Toxic Parenting?

  When we apply terms like abuse, dysfunctional, bullying, and toxic to normal imperfect human behavior, we diminish the value of the terms, making it harder to confront real and serious cases of abuse, bullying, and suchlike.

  Christie Cole Atkins

  November 15, 2025

  family, parenting

  anger, children, dysfunctional families, family, forgiveness, God the Father, grace, Holy Bible, Jesus Christ, mental-health, parenting, punishment, relationships, tolerance, wisdom