Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

Take the Family Church Challenge

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 ...

The Sticky Faith Guide for your Family

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 ...

Why Your Child Needs a Study Bible

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 ...

The Lord’s Prayer: Teach Your Children To Pray Like Jesus Prayed

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 ...

How To Develop A Daily Devotional Habit

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 ...

When Life’s Not Fair: Teaching Your Child through Sportsmanship

“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 ...

Speak TRUTH: How to Make Bible Stories Come Alive for Your Kids

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 ...

11 Simple Ways to Get into God’s Word Daily with Your Kids

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 ...

The Gifts Of Autumn

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 ...

4 Benefits of Reading Biographies With Your Children

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. ...

Five Ways to Help Your Child Trust God in Tough Times

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 ...

What Grandparents Teach Us

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, ...

Why Me?

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 ...

God Has A Plan For Your Life – And Your Child’s Life Too!

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 ...

Messy Moments of Parenting

“Oh, your kids were so good. They didn’t fight at all. I can watch them anytime.”Have you ever heard words similar to that when picking your kids up from the ...

Give Thanks In All Circumstances

Have you ever said something and regretted it the moment the words left your mouth?Last Friday – in the midst of a triple-digit heat wave – my husband awoke in ...

Free Resources

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Discover the unshakable presence of God in every season of your life.

Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 8 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 7/13