I had the opportunity to speak to four groups of parents during the Apologetics Canada conference. I ended up speaking with a lot of parents after these talks and heard some variant of one particular question repeatedly: “I’d love to have deeper conversations about faith with my kids, but how do I get them more interested in sitting down and having those discussions?” To answer that, I gave several of these parents a snippet of advice from my marketing background. Every day you probably ... [keep reading]
9 Creative Ways to Kid-Proof Your Love Life
@mixetto | iStock One of the oldest running jokes in the world is how kids put a halt to romance. And believe me, I get the joke. The distraction and prohibition begin with the last trimester of your first pregnancy and end when your youngest child leaves home. That’s very likely more than a couple decades. What you need is a plan. A plan for making time for romance even though you’re both a little tired, you’re both a little distracted, and all your extra cash is already going for ... [keep reading]
Do Your Children Have Chores? If Not, Why Not?
If you let a toddler wash a mirror with you, he will leave streaks. If you ask a child to take out the trash, she’ll likely forget to gather it from one room or another. If you ask a teenager to mow the grass, he’ll probably rush through it and miss spots. It’s much easier just to do what needs to be done yourself. In the long run, assigning chores to your kids will help you. You’ll have to be patient as you teach them how to do the work right, but if you are consistent and instructive, it ... [keep reading]
This Valentine’s Day, Remind Your Daughter She’s Loved
Valentine's Day isn't just for romance. It can be a day to celebrate many different expressions of love and what is more beautiful than the love God has for us? This holiday, share this short devotion with the special tween girl in your life to remind her she's deeply loved by God. And there's a special surprise waiting for her at the bottom of the page! ... [keep reading]
How Do You Find Peace in a Chaotic World?
You can’t trust in your circumstances; you can’t trust in the world; you can’t trust in your flesh. So what do you do? Where do we find the kind of peace that changes us and the way we respond to the pressures of life? ... [keep reading]
Toxic Friendships, Husband Bashing, and Why You Should Be Concerned
Take a close look at the friends you surround yourself with. Do you need to change (maybe even eliminate) some of those relationships? My friend Kate showed up out of breath and about forty minutes late. “Sorry I’m running behind, guys! Gregg got home late from work.” She sat at our table on the restaurant patio with the mostly eaten plate of taquitos and mini tacos and caught the eye of the waitress to order her iced tea. She was ready to settle in for some serious girl talk. “Didn’t Gregg ... [keep reading]
Do You Know the 12 Most Important Jobs Every Dad Has?
Share this humorous but powerful post with your husband or simply read it as a reminder of all the different jobs you both share as parents. And don't forget to pray for your husband in these areas. *** How can I be a great father when I don’t quite understand the job description? If any of us were applying for a job as a dad, what sort of qualifications would we need to have? I talked with other fathers about this and considered it myself. After conversations with friends and professionals, ... [keep reading]
Getting at the Heart of Hospitality, Part 2
This year, do you hope to spend more time with family and friends, nurturing those relationships that mean the most to you? Christian Mommy wants to help with this two-part series on how to entertain in your home without the stress. In part 1, we discovered that opening your home to guests is really all about opening your heart. Today, author Georgia Varozza continues her talk on hospitality by sharing some good advice on how she prepares for company and what you can do when guests arrive with ... [keep reading]
Getting at the Heart of Hospitality, Part 1
This year, do you hope to spend more time with family and friends, nurturing those relationships that mean the most to you? Christian Mommy wants to help with this two-part series on how to entertain in your home without the stress. Part 1 is all about the heart behind the hospitality. *** Does the thought of practicing hospitality make you nervous? I’ve been there, and even today, I can still let my anxiousness get the best of me. But I take my thoughts firmly in hand and remind myself that ... [keep reading]
Did You Know You Are a Reflection of God’s Glory?
God created man in His own image. GENESIS 1:27 Mom, do you know you were created in the image of God? When God created woman, He created her in His image. Let this sink into your heart and mind. You are creative, intelligent, and rational because you were created in God’s image. Do you know you are a reflection of God’s glory? That’s what being created in His image means. You reflect Him to other people. Every time you reach out in love, perform a deed of kindness, soften your heart in ... [keep reading]
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