“Mom, why isn’t Dad going to church?” When Your Spouse Isn’t the Spiritual Hero

Maybe you know all too well that awkward, disappointing moment. When a spouse doesn’t step up.

When the person you’re married isn’t the spiritual hero. And then? Your kids ask about it.

I need to communicate that what he’s doing isn’t fine … Should I be shielding him (or her)? Should I fake it, and pretend he’s just tired?

GAH. I feel like I’m on damage control for his decision. Since when am I the PR department?

All the complexity and emotion behind your spouse’s decision runs through your mind’s machinery, and you’re hoping for something to pop out, simple enough for a kid to understand.

(Maybe it would be a poop emoji?)

I’m wrestling with how to deal with spiritually-related disappointment in your spouse over at FamilyLife.com today. CLICK HERE TO READ “Mom, why isn’t Dad going to church?.

If this is you: I hope it somehow offers a hand for a slumped shoulder. Hop on over and check it out.

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