Our goal at Not Consumed is to help your Christian family grow in faith so you are not consumed by life. We know that being a Christian family in a secular world comes with challenges to our faith. The products, printables and posts you find here will spur your family on in your faith.
We want to make choices that honor and reflect God. We want to teach our kids to love each other well and to love the people around them well. But life can be challenging. Parenting can be complicated, full of unexpected twists and turns. That’s why we need constant reminders of truth. We need the Word of God filling our hearts and minds. And we need the encouragement of others speaking hope into us.
Walking through some excruciating seasons of life including divorce, single-parenting, a child with cancer, and the everyday struggles as a homeschool mom has taught me some truths that I strive to pass along to you. God wants to equip Christian families to walk by faith even in the middle of hard things.
I don’t claim to have it all figured out. Who does? But God has used the trials in life to teach me that we as followers of Jesus can live life “not consumed” because He’s faithful. When difficulties come, He’s faithful. When life doesn’t make sense, He’s faithful. When the future looks uncertain, He’s faithful. He’s faithful to grow us into the Christian family that can impact the world around us.
No matter the struggle you find yourself in the midst of, God wants to grow your faith as a Christian family (in the midst of a very secular world) so that trials don’t consume! I pray the posts you find here breathe life into your own journey!
Discover why teaching phonics alone doesn’t ensure reading success. This includes tips for teaching reading at home without stress! If you’re feeling unsure about teaching your child to read, take a deep breath—you’re in good company. So many parents ask themselves, “Am I really qualified to do this?” The truth is, if you’ve already helped…
This article explores practical, biblical strategies for teaching stewardship to kids, encouraging them to view their resources not just as personal assets but as tools for blessing others and honoring God. When I was in middle school, my mom signed me up to be a candy striper at the local nursing home. I did not…
What is the #1 thing you want for your kids? Is it good grades? A successful career? A great spouse? Do you want them to be the next Michael Jordan or as rich as Elon Musk? Maybe you want your kids to be kind to others and do the right thing. Parents spend a lot…
“Spiritual disciplines? What are those?” I wondered. I had grown up going to church and knowing all the church things. But the summer after my junior year of high school was the first time I had realized having a relationship with God required effort on my part! Sure, I knew I should read my Bible—I…
It was a Wednesday night, and I was climbing Mount Laundry for the fourth time that week. Folding pants, hanging dresses, matching endless pairs of socks. I had resigned myself to the fact that the mountain of clothes was never truly going away, but I was also tired of trying to keep the kids’ dirty…
I love summer break. My kids are huge fans of the extra free time, sleeping in a little later, and being allowed to play until their hearts’ content. That is, for the first week or two. They may say they like a break from our organized school days, but after a few weeks, they start…
Go beyond the usual Easter festivities! Help your kids to dig deeper into Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and uncover the mercy of God!
Do you want to inspire deeper family conversations? Find out how to engage your kids in meaningful conversations and make everyday moments a time for discipleship and connection!
Have you ever stopped to listen to the words of the Christmas Hymns and really think about what they mean? Read more to find out how Christmas Hymns can bring back our focus to Jesus!
Celebrate the season with these meaningful and truth-filled advent activities for families. Perfect for ages 4 and up! Check them out here.
We want to serve but the little ones pose a very real challenge. How can you serve with young kids? What are some easy things to do? How can we teach them to handle it? This post has practical tips and more fun ideas!
When it comes to our homeschool, field trips are the backbone. There is nothing quite like a completely hands-on learning experience. Books and videos are great when you can’t be there in person, but there is no better teacher than life itself. That’s why we make it a priority to stop in every possible education…
Acts of kindness don’t come naturally to me. I’m embarrassed to admit that, but it’s true. Life is full of needs, circumstances, and to-do lists that rarely point me toward others. You too? As a single mom with 4 kids to homeschool, a full-time job, church ministry, and a never-ending pile of laundry, serving other…
When I was little, there was a TV show called The Waltons. Each show ended with the lights down in the house and all of the family members hollering good night to each other from various rooms. I wanted a family like that. One with lots of siblings who love each other so much that…
FRIENDSHIP IS NOT about waiting for others to act like a friend TO YOU. It’s our acts of kindness for our friends that create friendships we desire. Read on . . . We want good things for our kids. One of these good things is good friendships—we want our kids to find good people who…
Make Valentine’s Day more meaningful with these free scripture printables. These Valentine’s Day Bible verse printables are a perfect addition to a special day!
Share the love of Jesus with these Valentine’s Scriptures. FREE Valentine’s Day Bible verse printables to give out on this special day. Get get yours today!
Looking for ways to keep your family focused on Christ this Christmas? We can help!
You’ve tried EVERYTHING to get your lazy kids to help around the house. You want responsible kids! This post will help. Continue reading to learn more!
Find out WHY it’s critical to teach your kids to THINK about Scripture, plus use this simple acronym to help them do it. Let me ask you a question. How did Mary get to Bethlehem? I know you’ve seen the Christmas pageant 1000 times and yes, I know Mary always rides a donkey. I mean…
The Christian walk is full of ups and downs, trials, and temptations. Read these 5 ways to help kids stand firm in the faith today!