“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…
We want our kids to serve like Jesus did, but what if they don’t really care about serving others? What if they just don’t want to? Read more on how to encourage your child to become a servant!
Pulling out your hair over all the fighting? You might be doing it all wrong. Check out these tips for Conflict Resolution for kids.
I’ve found that some kids just really struggle to obey. Have you? Here’s how to help your kids make wise choices. I saw this struggle to make wise choices a lot as a classroom teacher. Some students were just natural rule followers who couldn’t get in trouble if they tried. Others couldn’t stay OUT of…
Do you want to make Bible lessons for kids come to life in a meaningful way that will impact them forever? Here are 6 secrets you probably haven’t thought of.
The world has an ugly message. The good news is there’s a lot we can do as parents to help our kids find their identity in Christ. I was so excited about youth group. These Wednesday night gatherings, where I could enjoy my best friend and interact with people my age, were a perfect diversion…
Feelings kids struggle with can quickly spiral into lies about who we are and how God made us. Read more to find 9 ways to combat them.
They grow up so fast, don’t they? Help your teen prepare for the future with these 7 simple tips and resources.
Need fresh ideas to help you pray for missionaries with your kids? You’ll love these practical ways, plus the free printable. Read more! Have you ever noticed how much kids like collecting things? No doubt you have had many a squished bug, muddy rock (because it’s shaped like a heart!), or especially beautiful leaf bestowed…
The people our kids hang out with will change them! We need these 8 prayers for friendships to help support them. Praying for friendships has consumed much of my parenting life. I can’t say I predicted that friendships would be the hottest topic of parenting, but it’s certainly at the top of the list. Of…
Back-to-school prayers are exactly what we need to get this school year started! You’ll love this free printable calendar! The world we live in is filled with unknowns. With the climate around us constantly changing, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with concerns about how this will affect the lives of our kids and their school…
Kids’ friendships are treasured and beautiful, but they are also difficult. With these tips, we can help our kids navigate friendships well. It was my favorite day ever: my 8th birthday. The sun glistened through the trees as I sat on our chain-link fence, staring down the street anxiously waiting for my friends to arrive…
Ideas from the experts and the trenches, these creative consequences for kids will mean you’re never disappointed with the age-old “time-out” again.
7 Strategies for Overwhelmed Moms—> For the mom who thinks she can’t do it all, find ways to rise above it! Learn more.
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!
Kids and good work habits have a reputation for NOT fitting well together. These 10 strategies will teach your kids how to do work unto the Lord. Read more.
A crisis gives us two choices: grow or die. Learn how to choose joy & help your family GROW no matter how hard life seems to be. Read more.
The fears are real. But so is our God. Here are some things to remember so we’re not consumed by the Coronavirus and why Christians should care.
Do you feel desperate to improve your teen’s or kid’s attitude? There are biblical solutions that actually work, and it’s not as hard as you might think!
We sat together on the couch. Me with a book in hand, sharing a tale of a runaway train, and my boy, with his hands in his pants. All at once, my palms grew sweaty, and my heart beat rapidly. I knew this day was coming. I knew that there was an extremely perverse culture…
Christians, too many of us wait until it’s too late to talk to kids about sex. But they need to hear about God’s design for sex early in life! Here’s why. I lost my virginity at age 12. Now before you get all judgmental, I want you to hear the story. You see, I was…