Prayer
Praying Through the News
We may not be able to shield our children (or ourselves) from the travesties of the world, but we can teach them where to go with their pain and sadness.
Parent Blog
Jesus-centred parenting in an ever-changing world.
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Jesus-Centered
Where Sunday School Failed Me
God wants us to be good little girls and boys. That’s what I thought. And though it might have been there in the subtext, what wasn’t actually said was: “because Jesus…” Jesus loves us so incredibly deeply, he wants us to follow him and his way, and he wants the very best for us. That’s what’ll make it good.
Community
The Picnic Table in My Front Yard
If I can speak to my own experience, by nature I had always been a backyard person. Oh, I always thought I could “do community,” but really when it comes down to it, I needed a place to retreat, a sanctuary of sorts, a place where I could just be alone or with my family.
Jesus-Centered
Planting Seeds
Did you know that there are over 60 passages in Scripture about planting seeds, sowing, or reaping?
Grace
Dangly Velcro Straps
I think God sees my dangly Velcro straps and knows something that I don’t. I think that where I see my own weakness and mess, he sees purpose and opportunity.
Prayer
Sad and Angry Prayers
During this season, when our kids are trying to figure out how to process missing their birthday party, a graduation, or class trip they’ve been looking forward to, it’s a good time to let them know that God can handle sad and angry prayers.
Spiritual Parenting
Dear Daughter
I want you to know that being beautiful as defined by culture is not something you should aspire to. Beauty is something you create by being who you are, being confident with yourself, and presenting yourself fearlessly to the world.
Worship
Music Matters
In young children, music helps to enhance social development, communication, concentration, cause and effect, creativity, and provides an opportunity for self-expression. In short, music educates in ways that little else can.
Spiritual Parenting
Parenting with Mental Illness
I’m cocooned in bed and I can hear my toddler ask my husband, “Is mommy still sleeping? It’s daytime!” My husband responds by saying, “Mom is sick today.” “Why is she sick?” “Her heart is sad.”
Raising Disciples
Raising Disciples During COVID-19
How do we lean on Jesus and raise our kids during COVID-19?