Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage
Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage
Creative Ideas to Teach Children the Power of God’s Word
In recent weeks, one of my pastors told the story of a scary encounter he and his 6-year-old son experienced. The little boy looked up at his father and said, ...
Marriage Is Kind of a Funny Thing
I can remember shortly after getting married, John Luke and I were talking and we both said, “Marriage is interesting because it’s like nothing changes, yet everything changes.” We are ...
On Motherhood and Expectations
I sat in church and looked around at the other women smiling up at the pastor. It was Mother’s Day and he was speaking on the importance of our role ...
8 Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Pray
Do your kids ever see and hear you praying? Mind don’t. I do most of my praying when they’re not around or silently in my heart {Lord, give me strength!}. ...
Teach Your Children to Pray
Introducing the new 7-Day Prayer Challenge for KidsIs there a better sound in all the world than the sound of a child’s prayer? Why is that? I believe it is ...
On the Third Day… Discovering God at the Ocean
The heavens were made when the Lord commanded it to happen. All the stars were created by the breath of His mouth. He gathers together the waters of the sea. ...
When Daddy Is Away the Kiddos Will Play
It’s like they have spidey sense or something! The moment their dad steps out the door for a business trip (or hunting trip, or guys weekend, or whatever), my kids ...
How to Recognize Your Child’s Unique Gifts
I have always been amazed by how early in life children begin to display the unique personalities that God has given them. As parents, you’re probably aware that some infants ...
7 Tips to Help Tween Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image
I have an eleven-year-old daughter. I’m amazed at how, even at her young, tender age, society has already influenced her body image by communicating what is beautiful and what is ...
5 Ways to Excite Our Children About Prayer
Prayer is so powerful. It connects our hearts to God in the most intimate of ways. The problem is, we don’t always pray as much as we should. Why is ...
Tweens in Transition: How To Find Peace When Your World Is Falling Apart
Have you ever experienced an earthquake?The first time the earth trembled beneath my feet was in the most unlikely of places: the normally tranquil island of St. Maarten!I was in ...
St. Patrick's Day and The Trinity
Growing up with a rich Irish heritage, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big deal to me. We celebrated as a family with an Irish meal and adorned our ...
Making the Resurrection Real for Children
Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your ...
Peaceful Bedtimes are Possible! 3 Easy Steps
Put an End to Bedtime BattlesThe creak of her door and her small feet padding along the hardwood floor were dead giveaways that Sophia wasn’t where she was supposed to ...
Free Easter Nests Recipe from FaithGirlz
My daughter, Zoe, and I love to cook together, especially around the holidays! We recently tried the Crispy Easter Nests recipe from the FaithGirlz cookbook Food, Faith & Fun, and ...
Top Children's Books for Easter
Easter is just a hop, skip, and a jump away! Now’s the time to stock up on these meaningful, Scriptural, whimsical, and fun books for your little ones! Share the ...
Free Resources
Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!
Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage
Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 6 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 10/5