Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

The season is halfway through, but your child doesn’t want to play on the team anymore. The other players are having difficulty showing up for all the agreed practices and ...

We are not in a position in which we have nothing to work with. We already have capacities, talents, direction, missions, callings. — Abraham MaslowI sat in bed as my ...

When I need to slow down and life gets crazy around me, I’ve found that one of the best ways to have quiet time is by engaging in the creative ...

“Mom, don’t freak out, but I’m leaving you in 36 days.”Yes, those were the exact words spoken to me by my five-year-old, soon-to-be kindergartener this morning. The countdown has been ...

Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow old and say, ‘Life is not pleasant anymore.’ Remember Him ...

When we go on long road trips, my kids often fall asleep. Especially when it’s getting late, and we’ve had a full day of fun. Despite their heads hanging off ...

A name is a powerful thing.When you meet a new person, what’s the first thing you discuss? There’s usually an introduction — and you state your name. If you are ...

Editors Note: Enjoy these two devotions for tweens, excerpted from Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional. In the devotional, each day features a scripture, an explanation, and a prayer for reflection to ...

My family loves a good road trip. Every summer we pack up the RV and head out on a multi-state vacation this includes sight seeing, amusement parks, museums, and trying ...

What does God look like? What does God sound like? When does God ‘show up’ for you?Have you ever really thought about these things? More importantly, have you ever asked ...

Can I make a confession? My favorite translation of the Bible is currently the ICB®, The International Children’s Bible. Yup… you read that right. I’m obsessed with a children’s version ...

We’ve established that perfection is the enemy of parenting. We know that the key to developing a good home life isn’t pushing your kids to get all A’s or asking ...

School is out – vacation season is upon us – summer has finally arrived! Families love summertime. Longer days mean more quality time sharing exciting activities with our kids!Summer also ...

At the beginning of my homeschooling journey, I noticed that my children didn’t learn the same way. Our oldest daughter took to reading like a fish in water and was ...

It feels like just yesterday that I dropped my daughter off at Kindergarten. As she walked into her classroom with hesitation, my eyes filled with tears. I wondered how she ...

How Do We Teach Our Children Family Values?Our family’s mission statement is mounted in a beautiful frame in our foyer. It’s there to remind us of what we stand for ...