Shepherding a strong-willed child can be a road filled with frustration, tears, and parenting battles. Personally, I never thought my three-year old would test my patience at every opportunity and we would lock horns at such a young age. And I certainly couldn’t imagine that these issues would continue to plague my home as an eight […]

My husband’s words cut through me like a knife yet he looked surprised by my pain filled reaction. And I wondered, how can one effectively communicate with your spouse without fighting or nagging? Clearly, our communication needed some work! I turned over in bed not wanting to look at him. Silently, I hoped he would […]

Hanging by the back door of my childhood home was the embroidered sign reading, “If Mama Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy!” If a phrase could embody a mom that needs an attitude adjustment, this would be it! Now as a mom myself, that saying makes me chuckle under my breath, knowing all too well how […]

If you have children and are trying to raise them with solid Christian values, then you may understand the struggle of making Bible study for kids fun and meaningful. Many parents question how to create a plan (with age-appropriate limits), keep them engaged, and make it practical.   Grab a paper and pen; or better yet, […]

Children, especially younger ones, may find it hard to understand the Bible. This is where Bible games for kids are so important!  By incorporating hands-on and engaging activities into your child’s study time, they’ll find that learning Scripture and Bible principles can be fun.  Let the Bible fun begin! PIN THIS RESOURCE: The Ultimate List […]

Studying the Bible as a family has so many perks. For one, it fulfills the Scripture in Deuteronomy 6:7-9 that speaks of teaching the word diligently to your children… “when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise up.” Another perk is clearly modeling […]

You’ve probably heard the saying, “A couple that prays together stays together.” So, then, why does it seem that praying and reading Scripture together seem to be such a struggle? There are many reasons, with the most common being vulnerability and lack of knowing the how to study the Bible. To help you cultivate your […]

Have you had those seasons of life where everything falls apart and you wrestle with God through dark, uncertain times? Those seasons can be all consuming and difficult to find joy, let alone praise God through heartache. Maybe it was the diagnosis that came and left you grappling with a new reality. Maybe it was […]

What comes to mind when you think of how to pray? Do you believe you need to be in a certain position? Praying at a certain time of day? Reciting specific words? While all of your answers to these questions may be valid, I’d love to offer you three simple strategies to ignite your prayer […]

Easter is coming, and with it, bunnies, baskets, and Easter egg hunts!  In the midst of all the fun, the true meaning of Easter can be lost or overlooked. As Christian parents, it’s important to take every opportunity to teach our kids what this sacred day is really all about. One fun way to make the […]

Every once and awhile, I realize how the stress of life has made me weary and worn. Then, I look around and see our once neat home is also in desperate need of TLC. It’s easy to let the chaos of life get our home and spiritual life off track, isn’t it? Yet we don’t […]