It was the beginning of a long week after a particularly emotional, stressful weekend. I wasn't exactly looking forward to dying to self that day and teaching my children spelling, math or reading. In fact I was feeling a little bit more like, "I deserve a break!" My son began struggling with a math problem that he didn't understand, and instead ... Read More...
5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting
As Christian parents, we desire to raise faith-filled kids who stand strong for Christ among their secular culture. Along the way though, we end up getting off course. Distracted by other priorities, demands and tasks, we neglect the one thing that ensures we meet this goal: our foundation. The strength of your family is greatly determined by ... Read More...
7 Proverbs To Use In Raising Your Children
I'm always surprised when I hear someone say they don't think the Bible has much to say about parenting. Since God originally created the family unit, it should follow that He would want to instruct mothers and fathers how to raise their own families for generations to come. God's model for passing on the faith and building His Kingdom is ... Read More...
6 Habits That Lead To Intentional Parenting
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Why It’s Not Your Job To Make Your Kids Happy
The other night, my family and I went out for dinner. In addition to the big screen televisions placed in various positions, my kids were distracted by a boy around 5 or 6 at the next table over who played games on his tablet the whole time. Last Sunday at church, there was an antsy toddler in the row across from ours. My husband went to find ... Read More...