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!
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!
How can we help keep our kids grounded in faith? One of the most important things Christian families can do is to talk more. Read more to find out how!
This FREE Printable Valentine’s Day Countdown of Scriptures is easy to make and use! Your kids will love the mystery as they wrap themselves in God’s love!
In 5 days, this FREE family life Bible study will build hope and purpose into your home. Download today to take another step towards the BEST FAMILY EVER!
Bible study with kids is our top priority as parents. In this post, we will answer all of the questions, plus share 8 tips for making it an amazing experience.
Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Check out these 55 fun summer activities for kids. Your kids are sure to love them!
These love notes for kids will guide your kids in speaking kind, life-giving words to their siblings and friends. Sibling relationships naturally come with some friction. Kids are human just like us (but with less experience and fewer relational coping skills). They have their own ideas and agendas, which naturally causes friction. That’s where we…
Family prayer time is a great way to grow your faith as a family. Check out these prayer acronyms, tips, and ideas to make your family prayer time fun and effective!
Don’t believe the lie that there are no sibling rivalry solutions. We CAN teach and equip our children God’s way that will help them get along. Read more.
Looking for a fun way to engage your kids with the Bible? This Bible charades game will help! Get your free printable today! “It’s time for our family devotions!” I excitedly yelled through the house in a bit of an over-the-top flair. My kids came running from all directions, wondering what was making me so…
Teach your kids to give with abandon. These Random Acts of Kindness printables will make it easy. They’re the perfect cure for selfish kids and entitlement attitudes. It was a rather ordinary day in 2010. Light rain fell on the windshield as we drove home from our weekly Bible study. Our car pulled up to the…
It’s those little amazing memories that become the glue that binds us together as a family. See 100+ simple family bonding activities you can start today!
Need easy and fun ideas for family night? Check out these 9 easy and fun activities guaranteed to make your kids smile. Enjoy them together!
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more help building strong sibling relationships. Everyone says siblings will fight no matter what you do. But GOD says you can help your kids build strong sibling relationships. Have you ever wondered how? I can’t wait to share some ideas with you, but first, let’s take a walk…
I’m always looking for fun gift ideas. These gifts for siblings are unique, meaningful, and, best of all, cultivate a loving sibling relationship!