“I’m bored.” Parents have been hearing that a lot these days. Surely millions of parents, all riding the same figurative struggle bus through the COVID-19 pandemic, can feel the boredom. It’s profound and inescapable. With so many kids and parents home for the last several months and so ... [keep reading]
Here’s a Small Reminder of Where Your Family’s Hope Should Lie
Children tend to know a whole lot more than we think they do. However, what is not obvious to them (and to us) is where to place our hope. We need real, reliable hope—hope that is more glorious and more certain than the promise of dessert if you eat all your supper. One my favorite theologians, ... [keep reading]
5 Prayers to Share With Your Child
Prayer is one of the most important habits you can help your child develop early in life. Even little ones can learn to thank God for all the wonderful things He does for them. Share these prayers with your child (one for each weekday) and be sure to keep scrolling down for some helpful suggestions ... [keep reading]
Do You Possess These 3 Key Traits That All Good Parents Share?
As we’ve grown on this parenting journey, we’ve had the privilege of meeting some amazing moms and dads—though trust us, they didn’t start out that way. All of these incredible parents have three things in common. 1. THEY PLAY TO THEIR STRENGTHS. These strong moms and super dads take the time ... [keep reading]
If You Want to Know What the Gospel Is, Ask a Kid
Two years ago I found myself teaching the 4–6 year-old Sunday school class at church. I can’t remember what lesson I taught that day. But I do remember teaching the kids a little trick to help them remember the message of the gospel. I asked the kids, “What is the gospel?” To answer that ... [keep reading]
Could Having the Right Motivation Be the Key to Better Health?
When I first started my healthy-living journey, my goal was to attain happiness by having the perfect body. (In other words, I started an unhealthy-living journey.) My motivation was not to become fit, body and soul. Here I thought I was aiming for the ultimate achievement, but I was actually aiming ... [keep reading]
Embrace the Holy Hustle: How to Follow God’s Model of Work and Rest
Popular messages in faith-based circles tell us that we should slow down, rest, and care for our souls. On the other hand, the world is shouting at us to do more, be more, have more. As believers, how do we balance God’s model for work and rest with the passions and talents He’s given us? In my ... [keep reading]
Finding God in the Midst of Your Pain
You keep track of all my sorrows.You have collected all my tears in your bottle.You have recorded each one in your book.Psalm 56:8 NLT Sometimes the world doesn’t see your pain. Sometimes you grieve and suffer in silence. Long after the diagnosis, the divorce, the funeral, or the first waves ... [keep reading]
What Gift Will You Bring This Christmas?
By Christianne Debysingh “They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 NLT There is nothing more fun to watch than a child ... [keep reading]
Going from Guilty to Grateful This Christmas
My brain has too many tabs open and I can’t figure out which one is playing music...and I have a feeling I’m not the only one feeling that way. Moms, in addition to the memorable year we’ve all gone through, our calendar is starting to fill up with holiday activities and family events. Even at a ... [keep reading]
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