Hello, mom. I wanted to share some thoughts with you regarding your family and video games that might help you like they have my family. The days of Pong and Pac-Man are over. Space Invaders is history. Today’s interactive video games are faster, more realistic, and—some people would argue—more ... [keep reading]
4 Great Ways to Turn Video Game Time Into Family Time
Mom, does your child love video games? Mine does. Let me tell you about him. My 14-year-old son, Christopher, launches into Minecraft gameplay—single player, survival mode. This means he’s all by himself in his virtual world, but he knows he’s never truly alone. “Creatures hide in the shadows,” ... [keep reading]
Do You Feel Truly Accepted by God?
Hi, mom. I have a confession to share with you. Maybe you've felt this way too. It’s easy for me to believe God loves me. I can understand He has forgiven me. But making the leap to believing He has truly accepted me is another story. Perhaps that’s because we experience so little true acceptance ... [keep reading]
Did You Know Your Life Story Has Been Written by God?
Hello, mom. This Scripture was on my heart to share with you today. In Psalm 139:13-16, David the psalmist sang eloquently about the loving writer of our script: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully ... [keep reading]
On Good Days and Bad, Aren’t You Blessed to Be a Mom?
Hello Mom Friend, I know you, of all people, will understand this story. Monday night, it happened—one of those situations we dread as moms. ... [keep reading]
Mom, Here’s One of the Most Important Things You Can Do for Your Family
Hi, Mom, I've got a great thought to share with you today! My husband, James, does an object lesson for kids we moms can learn from. He arranges ingredients on a table: sugar, sand, marbles, ping-pong balls, a few big rocks, and an empty peanut butter jar. He asks the kids, “Do you think I can ... [keep reading]
Does Your Child Have a Spirit of Generosity?
Babies are born inherently selfish, depending on their mother for everything. They have to be that way in order to survive. As your child gets older and begins to interact with other people—siblings, friends, other adults—they begin to realize their world is bigger than just them. And that's the ... [keep reading]
Discover How to Make Mealtime Memories with Your Kids
Hi, Mom! Here's a thought for you to consider: Kids in the kitchen. Sounds like such a great idea, right? You and your children standing by the sink, stirring, chopping, tasting, and laughing. So innocent. So sweet. So not happening in my house. I'm a mom of four kiddos, and when we're all ... [keep reading]
Easter Egg Hunts and the Wondrous Truth About Jesus
“He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” And they remembered His words. Luke 24:6-8 When adults participate in Easter ... [keep reading]
What Does Being Active in Your Child’s Faith Really Look Like?
Hi, Mom, here's some interesting news I wanted to share with you: I recently Googled “how to engage parents in children’s ministry.” I found articles that suggested these roles for parents in children’s ministry: drivers event planners Facebook facilitators host homes greeters But did you ... [keep reading]
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