Parenting

Cultivate a deeper sense of thankfulness in your children with creative, festive practices like a Praise Pumpkin, Gratitude Tree, or a "I Am Thankful for..." Tablecloth. These simple, engaging activities foster a lifelong habit of gratitude and spiritual connection.

Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the church as God’s family.

Do my prayers for protection make any difference? Are my prayers powerful enough to change the present or the future? Does God want to hear them? Yes. A thousand times yes.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent, this is for you. Discover why your mistakes may be the most powerful part of your parenting story.

Bedtime is a good time to help your children memorize Scripture. What are some good verses to help your children to fill their minds and hearts with God’s word?

Trust that you are not only capable but so much stronger than you may think because God created you for this. And, He’s got you!

But the adjustment for women doesn't stop at pregnancy. Having children is also full of unanticipated challenges, feelings, and circumstances.

The main idea is to lay the foundation to help prepare kids to come to know Jesus.

Fall is here, and soon it will be Halloween. We live in an uncertain world where bad things happen, and Halloween is no exception. If your children are going to take part in trick-or-treating or other events and activities this season, here are some ways to keep them safe.

I do understand. I get it. I get how it all begins to take its toll after a while. I understand how you must pretend to be okay when inwardly falling apart. How you have to care for your family's needs but secretly want to run away at the same time. Between the forced smiles, crying spells that spring out of nowhere, ghastly momma rage, and the numbness brought on by a haze that blocks out any light, it's no wonder you struggle - in complete silence.

This joyful new animated series brings Jesus into the hearts and questions of children with truth, humor, and faith in every episode.

Getting advice, especially as a new parent, is like a rite of passage. The reality is that you are going to receive advice many times throughout this journey; it is unavoidable. The good news is that as parents, we can learn from one another and share our own stories, allowing us to shift the good advice from the not-so-good advice. So, with that, here is a collection of bad parenting advice, mostly for new parents, but could be applied for other seasons as well, that may spur on a few laughs, cause an "aha" moment, or give you a big virtual hug as realize you aren't alone.

If you are a Christian parent, Halloween can pose a dilemma. We don’t want to deny our children a fun time with their peers, but we also don’t want to compromise our faith. What should we do? Let’s explore the options.

Letting go is never easy, but it’s part of God’s design. These biblical steps can help you encourage your grown children’s marriage without clinging or overstepping.