When you think about the primary things you want your toddler to learn, the trinity probably isn't one of them (it's probably not even in your top 100) Most of us barely feel confident explaining this doctrine to other adults. The triune nature of God is something theologians with lots of fancy degrees have been wrestling with for centuries. We might even feel the need to apologize for the trinity, as we would an embarrassing uncle. “There’s one God but three persons. I know, it’s confusing. ... [keep reading]
Where do you go to find community when you need it the most?
Finding our people is one of life’s best discoveries. But when we are distanced from others emotionally or physically, we can feel untethered. If a good friend has moved recently or you’ve experienced the disconnection that occurs with busyness, you might feel restless. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Is a relationship strained and you’re not sure where you stand? I know the weight of loneliness when spending time alone is not by choice. Or when feelings of discouragement create a ... [keep reading]
Stepparenting is a high calling. Here’s how to rise up to the task.
Having a baby includes a pregnancy, doctor appointments, and classes to get you ready for the birth. When you become a stepparent, you have your wedding night and wake up with a child. No matter how much you prepare for it, instant parenthood can be a shock, especially if you have never been a parent before. Whether you are parenting full-time or half-time, acquiring an older child or one who needs full-time care, becoming a stepparent is like welcoming a new birth—except the child comes without ... [keep reading]
Keep going, mama! Here’s some encouragement for you on Mother’s Day.
The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Trying to do the Lord’s work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you. Corrie Ten Boom *** I often find myself reminiscing about my early mothering years; the difficulty took me by surprise! I regularly told ... [keep reading]
Are you noticing the beauty emerging in your personal journey?
When our youngest daughter, Avery, was diagnosed with leukemia at the fragile age of five months, we were at our most vulnerable. We had to be wise, proactive, prayerful, and vested in each decision. We were thrown into a new world of doctors, procedures, and protocols to protect Avery and her weakened immune system. The team at Cook Children’s Medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, saw our wide eyes and trembling hands, and they carefully explained what needed to happen. Avery had to stay in ... [keep reading]
Do you want to be a more engaged parent? First, know your strengths.
Every person interviewed at Facebook is asked the same interview question: “On your very best day at work—the day you come home and think you have the best job in the world—what did you do that day?” The genius behind this question is that it gets to the core of the applicant’s primary motivation as well as revealing their greatest strengths. When a candidate can articulate what makes them feel like they have the best job in the world, Facebook wisely positions them to do that work as a ... [keep reading]
Are Your Insecurities Causing You to Compare and Consume?
“THEREFORE, AS GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE, HOLY AND DEARLY LOVED, CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION, KINDNESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS AND PATIENCE.” Colossians 3:12 NIV Summertime draws out the worst of my body insecurities. Swimsuits and shorts and sleeveless shirts that expose my pale skin and less-toned-than-I-wish arms and tummy that stretched out too many times to ever be flat again. Over the past few years, I’ve learned to pay attention to my life and I notice a pattern. When I feel ... [keep reading]
Listening to God’s Playlist for Your Life
You have an opportunity for change Not just a physical change but a mental one. I used to think I was motivating myself by being self-critical. While I worked out, my mind taunted me: Wow, this is already so hard, and I’m out of breath. Why has it taken me so long to get back into working out? Ugh! I’m so out of shape. I better push through this or I’m never going to be happy with my body! Nothing squashes motivation more than a lousy playlist blaring in your ears. If you also have a ... [keep reading]
Enjoy Awesome Activities Your Whole Family Will Love!
Is your child ready to encounter some wondrous word searches, perplexing puzzles, amazing animal origami, and masterfully crafted mazes? Our Bible Infographics for Kids activity pack contains all this, and more. These certified awesome activities combine Bible learning and fun, all in one. Keep your kiddos entertained and help them develop a deeper interest in God's Word. Fill out the form below to claim your activity pack. We can't wait for you to experience all the craze-mazingness we've ... [keep reading]
How God’s Transforming Light Can Illuminate Your Prayers
Don’t you love what light does when it shines through a stained glass window—how it plays with the colors and manifests an even greater beauty in addition to the beauty already inherent in the artwork itself? Even when a ray of light comes through a colorless pane of glass in a regular window, it can be brilliantly effective enough to attract us as we gaze upon it—or better yet, position ourselves to let the light fall over us. I had a cat that always sought out the best rays of light coming ... [keep reading]
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