It was in a tough season of parenting when the Lord first prompted me to pray Scripture over each room of my home. Our morning had been filled with tantrums and tears, by both me and my children. As I waved good-bye to them as they headed for school, I knew I needed to reclaim…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Can we be totally honest about your quiet time routine? (And mine, too!) Have you ever felt unsure where to start reading the Bible or how to have a vibrant prayer life? Or, do you long to make spiritual growth a priority, but aren’t sure where to start? If so, you’re not alone! I know…
There it is looming in front of you; that mountain that seems impossible to move. You’re paralyzed with anxiety and need Scriptures for fear as a glimmer of hope in this season of hardship. While you are battling anxiety that threatens to swallow you whole, you wonder how you’ll move it past it. After all,…
My house is a zoo 99% of the time. My kids are either fighting over a coveted toy, whining for a snack or just being rambunctious kids. Even though sometimes my “quiet time”, a time devoted to growing my relationship with God through Scripture reading, is anything BUT quiet, these simple methods helped me learn…