Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

Angels watch over my baby, Grant her a lifetime of your care So that even when I can not be with her I’ll know you will always be there.Angels watch ...

I had planned the Celebration of Life service very carefully.I knew who I wanted to speak, who I wanted to perform, and which artist I wanted to paint pictures while ...

Sometimes I wonder if we are making the most of our opportunities at church. I mean, we go on Sunday morning and smile and ask the people in the row ...

I’d be surprised if anyone said they didn’t prepare for their child.If you adopted your child, you planned the setup of their bedroom and made a few changes to your ...

We have more than a few Bibles in our home. I like to read different translations, so we have several on our shelves. We have Bibles for moms and couples ...

Teaching your children how to pray and watching them spiritually flourish is a blessing and life experience that most Christian parents look forward to. However, the prospect of spiritually nurturing ...

Every morning when I awake, I lie in bed as quietly as possible and spend the first few precious moments of my day with God. I do this because I ...

“That’s not fair!”Can’t you just hear the whining and complaining in the exclamation? Nearly every parent will hear those annoying three words exclaimed by a child at some point in ...

I’ve watched my children grow from a simple interest in Bible stories and characters to an understanding of bigger faith concepts that directly apply to their lives.It’s exciting to make ...

Today I’m sharing our list of 11 simple ways to get into God’s Word daily with your kids. No matter the time of year, reading the Bible is fun and ...

Each day, as I stroll through my neighborhood, I notice that change is happening all around me!The air is getting a little crisper…The leaves are transforming from deep summery shades ...

My kids love to read. My oldest daughter enjoys mysteries and adventures into the unknown. My middle girl likes stories of lighter fare with lovable protagonists or animals that talk. ...

When life is interrupted by distress or disaster, trusting God can be hard for adults, but especially for children. Children need help dealing with tragedy and understanding how to trust ...

I look to the family unit as a unit that should not be messed with — it’s that important to me. A lot can be learned from a tight knit, ...

When things go wrong or something bad happens to you, do you often ask, Why me?One of the most common questions people ask me is, “Do you often ask God ...

Has anyone ever asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”Chances are, if you were raised in Western society, you’ve been asked that question on numerous ...