Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

The Best Passed-Down Parenting Advice

Once you have children, all those little things you recall hearing your parents say over, and over, and over when you were a child suddenly come back. But now, you ...

Listen for My Voice

“Love the Lord your God, listen to his voice and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life.” – Deuteronomy 30:20Stop worrying, and listen carefully for My voice. ...

Sharing the Joy of God's Creation with Your Kids

We spend a lot of time outside in the summer. We smear on some sunscreen, spritz on herbal bug spray, and head into the great outdoors.There’s so much to experience.In ...

Let It Go!

Sometimes we just let go because we were supposed to let go. Not because something better is in view. God just makes it clear that the time has come.Letting go ...

The Good Dad Author Chat Replay Video

Watch the Conversation with Jim Daly:What does it take to be a good dad? As it turns out, many want to know, but only one man tackles the topic in ...

What Does the Bible Say About Sportsmanship?

My seven-year-old boy loves sports. So far, he has played soccer, baseball, football, floor hockey, lacrosse, and basketball. When I ask him which one is his favorite, he has a ...

Prejudice and Perception

Okay, go ahead and try to fill in the following sentences with the word that fits in the blank. We’re talking about prejudice here, so don’t cop out and act ...

Bedtime Routines

There is nothing that can prepare you for having a newborn baby in your home, but if you’re like my husband and I you will try to be prepared. We ...

July 4th Family Traditions

The 4th of July is almost here and we’re really looking forward to the festivities it brings.From parades to fireworks and homemade ice cream. It’s all wonderful, isn’t it?However, a ...

Be the Friend You Want to Have

Have you ever wondered how to attract the right friends? Or perhaps how to guide your children in selecting good friends?It should come as no surprise that the answer can ...

Teaching Bible Stories to Children

You know what’s easy for a child? A child has more understanding of God’s love and understanding than we do. They don’t need to see nails or crowns of thorns ...

Cultivating a Love for Jesus in Your Child

I didn’t grow up in a Christian home.My parents were (and still are) loving, supportive, involved, and hardworking. But I didn’t grow up going to church, reading the Bible, listening ...

What an Aware Young Woman Should Know

Ultimately, no one can save our daughters better than our daughters themselves.Ideally, young girls will know enough to see trouble coming and avoid it, but wisdom is a hard-earned commodity. ...

Travel The Bible This Summer!

Do you want to travel somewhere new this summer but find yourself stuck at home? In my family, we love to travel, love to explore, and love to read!Try traveling ...

Peer Pressure: If your friends jumped off a bridge...

I’m sure all of us can remember a myriad of catchphrases we overheard our parents chastise us with over and over again as we were growing up, but perhaps none ...

3 Tips on the Right Way to Have Family Dinner

A tip for stressed-out parents: Beware conventional wisdom.If parents have heard anything in the last few years, it’s that family dinner is great for kids. And there is research that ...

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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!

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