Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

Keeping in Touch with Family from a Distance

I voluntarily chose to write on the topic of keeping in touch with family from a distance. Then, I had a slight panic attack. “What am I doing?” I thought. ...

Praying for Your Child to Love God's Word

I looked up from my gardening to see my two youngest children, Virginia and Robbie, in animated conversation. They made such a pretty picture, sitting in the grass with the ...

Building Significant Purpose in Your Child

The God of purpose has built an inner need for significance into each one of our children. They were born with it and long to have it developed into something ...

Considering Adoption?

Adoption is something that is very dear to our family. We have three adopted nieces and nephews and my husband and I have always felt led to adopt. Our family’s ...

Don't Lose Sleep Over Kids Sleepovers

My kids love sleepovers. Who wouldn’t love staying up a little later while being with friends, laughing, playing games, and snacking on treats? It’s great fun that creates lasting memories.A ...

Family Devotions for Kids: Remember Whose You Are

Over the past years we have acquired many beautiful books from Tommy Nelson that have helped in our family devotions for kids. I can trust that when a book is ...

Raising Kids with Character: The Goal of Parenting

Good kids are a product of the real goal of parenting: mature character. When children grow up with mature character, they are able to take their place as adults in ...

School Influence on Student Success

School influence can play a bigger role on student success than you may have previously realized.Do you ever get the feeling that your daughter isn’t really paying attention to her ...

14 Ways to Celebrate Summer (It's Not Over Yet)

Last time I checked my calendar, summer does not officially end until September 21! There’s still one month left to enjoy carefree days and lazy afternoons outside–even if just on ...

5 Ways to Pray for Your Kids' Friendships

Have you ever pondered about how to pray for your kids’ friendships? Or have you ever given thought to how God wired us for relationships?In the beginning of time, God ...

Make a Difference at School this Year

How can we encourage our children to make a difference at school this year?As a parent, I want to ensure that I’m not just sending my kids off on this ...

Tommy Nelson Twitter Party: #TNBackToSchool on 8/20

Join me and some of my fellow Tommy Nelson Mommies as we co-host a Tommy Nelson Twitter party all about Back to School on August 20 at 8 pm CST/9 ...

Family Bonding: Making Memories in the Kitchen

Family bonding can take place anywhere, but when it takes place in the kitchen, something magical happens.Besides rearranging furniture, some of my son Jackson’s other favorite “toys” are the rice ...

Modesty for Girls: Where to Draw the Line

When it comes to modesty for girls, sometimes it’s hard to know as a parent exactly where to draw the line.I am raising three little ladies with my husband. We ...

The 7 Fundamentals of Effective Discipline for Children

Today’s parents believe that for any behavior problem, there is a right method or technique that will solve it. Indeed, it’s important that you select your approach to a behavior ...

5 Reasons Why We Chose Homeschooling

Choosing to homeschool your children is not a decision to take lightly. Homeschooling is hard work and requires parents who are ready and willing to take on the full burden ...

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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.