Rebecca Lankford

Sep 19, 2024 | rootedministry.com | Rebecca Lankford

Fellow parents of teenagers, I have a confession: I am afraid. My son just started his freshman year of high school. I am afraid and anxious about him fitting in, finding community, balancing work and play, and making wise, God-honoring decisions. My son also recently got his first smartphone (don’t ask me how my wife and I were able to hold out for this long. It’s a miracle!) I’m anxious about the online world his phone now exposes him to.

Sep 10, 2024 | rootedministry.com | Rebecca Lankford |Connie Nelson

A pastor friend of mine once confessed that in times of stress, he would “panic-buy” Bibles. He figured that even if he didn’t need them at the moment, he would eventually give them away. If there were deals and sales for multiples, it was an even greater incentive for him to get trigger-happy with his shopping cart.  We laughed about the piles of Bibles he must have hoarded in his basement. But later on it made me wonder what my version of panic under pressure would be.

Sep 5, 2024 | rootedministry.com | Rebecca Lankford

There are lots of things your teenager could choose to do first thing in the morning: scroll through her phone, incessantly pick apart every perceived flaw on his face in front of the mirror, or try to work in a quick round of Fortnite. Since we’re all no doubt guilty of filling our days with similarly unfruitful tasks, we know that we’re usually better off when our mornings begin when we ground ourselves in the truth of God’s Word. Of course, we want the same for our teenagers.

Aug 22, 2024 | rootedministry.com | Rebecca Lankford

Welcome to the Rooted Parent Top Ten, a curated list of resources from across the web that we believe will be helpful to parents raising teenagers. Here you’ll find articles, podcasts, and videos to support you in gospel- centered discipleship and interpreting youth culture. While most are gospel focused, others are included because they include a message of common grace.

Aug 15, 2024 | rootedministry.com | Rebecca Lankford |Connie Nelson

Rest is part of working well in any kind of labor. For parents, rest can mean taking some time away from the kids to do something that replenishes and energizes us. But more than a physical or mental break from attending to our kids’ needs, there is a kind of deep rest for the heart. We who are united with Christ are able to enjoy this rest for the inner person in the present moment.