Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

Celebrating an Untraditional Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is approaching and, as a mom, you would think I’d be excited.Don’t judge me when I say, “I’m not”.This isn’t a case of false martyrdom or not being ...

Moms, You Are Never Alone: Abiding in Christ

A while back a friend of mine got a dog to help her adjust to the empty nest of the school year, with her last child going off to elementary ...

Telling the Easter Story and Jesus' Resurrection with Eggs

It’s been a tradition in Christian families for years to us plastic eggs to teach children the meaning of Easter and the story of Jesus’ resurrection. While there are many ...

Holy Week Activities for Kids

The days and week before Easter, also known as Holy Week, can be a wonderful time of encouraging children to understand the significance of the days before Christ’s crucifixion and ...

Prayer and Marriage: Putting God First

On our wedding night, Nancy and I knelt by the side of the bed in our bridal suite and prayed. We didn’t know it then, but that night we began ...

Remembering Jesus This Christmas Despite the Mess

Our family is in the middle of a major renovation. We broke ground in June, hoping it would be completed by Thanksgiving. Our plans include a mudroom, an open concept ...

Creating Christmas Memories & Family Keepsakes

Each year leading up to Christmas, I wonder how I’m gonna make it.As a mother of five young children, I so want Christmas to be special for them. Even amidst ...

How We Celebrate Halloween as Christians

Halloween is usually cause for great debate among Christians. Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What are the best alternatives? I am quite disturbed by many of the morbid and dark decorations ...

Moms’ Summer Survival Guide: 9 Ways to Make Time for Yourselves This Summer

Woke up, got dressed, read the Bible, did devotions, prayed, drank water, brewed tea, made breakfast for the kids, got in a load of laundry, cleaned up the kitchen from ...

Reach For The Moon, Shoot For The Stars

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. – Psalm 19:1I didn’t know it at the time, as I was just a little ...

May The Faith Be With You: Using Star Wars To Help Kids Understand The Bible

When you and your family watch iconic films like Star Wars, does it unleash an inner yearning to brandish a light saber, release your inner Jedi, join the universal battle ...

Becoming a Prayer Warrior Mom Starts With Thankfulness

Cultivating a heart of gratitude is central to your role as a Prayer Warrior Mom. As you become more thankful and effective in prayer, God will transform your family life ...

Imagine What Heaven Will Be Like: 5 Activities to Teach Kids about Heaven

Plus, key Bible verses to teach kids about HeavenI love it when people tell a story about a place I’ve already visited. I’m able to picture the details, the landscape, ...

Help Your Kids Sparkle And Shine For God

I have always been fascinated by the uniqueness of God’s creation. Each day, as I walk through my neighborhood and soak in the beauty of the trees, the flowers, and ...

The Ultimate Bible for Girls

It feels like just yesterday my kids were small enough to fit on my lap. It was such a precious time. Our evening routine consisted of bath time and snuggles ...

Teaching Children Love Acts as Much as It Feels

I don’t feel like going to school today. I don’t feel like cleaning my room. I don’t feel like asking her to be my friend.It seems as soon as our ...

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