Parenting Strong‑Willed Kids: Why They Fight You and How to Cope
One day I'll be thankful that my kid is strong willed but that will not be today, not in this grocery store.-Unknown Does your child fight nearly everything you do and say? Bath time, naptime, mealtime, and all the times in-b...
Talking With Kids About Tragedy & Traumatic Events
Recent events have me looking at my children wondering how to talk to them about tragedy and the difficulties of this world. I'm grateful for resources that can help us as we try to grapple with hard stuff. In order to equip ...
A Troll In The Woods And The God Who's Bigger
There are few things that make an afternoon walk more exciting for a child than the promise of discovering a giant troll hiding in the woods. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you've probably heard about the larger-than-l...
Motherhood and Dealing with Constant Interruptions
But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray [in seclusion]. Luke 5:16 Last week, I tried having my Bible Devotion in the living room because I heard someone say the children should see you reading your ...
RAISING THEM WELL: Tired Dad with Jon Gustin (From the Archives)
Are moms tired? You bet! But they're not the only ones! In this encore episode in our summer series, Raising Them Well, we look at the other half of the parenting team who are also feeling the parenting pressure.
The Gospel in a Tech World
Today, rather than focusing on ourselves as parents, we're going to reflect on who God is, who we are, and what it means to be a child of God.
Christian Parenting: How My Kids Grew My Faith
There is so much a mother has to teach her children that it often becomes overwhelming. There are the basic things, like how to dress themselves, how to tie their own shoes, how to ride their bikes, and how to change the toil...
The Ultimate S'mores Cookies (No Campfire Required)
S'mores are one of those treats that instantly make me think of summer. The crackle of a campfire, sticky marshmallows, melted chocolate on your fingers, and graham crackers that somehow always end up in a hundred little crum...
A Time of Rest
I have written a number of times about my backyard garden. I love planting seeds, watching the starts poke through the soil, and then seeing them grow into crop-producing plants. If anyone wants to experience God's miracles,...
RAISING THEM WELL: How'd I Miss That with Cynthia Yanof (From the Archives)
In our third episode of our summer series, Raising Them Well, we take a look at why the little decision you're making today have a big impact overall.
Pregnancy Bible Verses to Confess for Peace, Strength, and Hope
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. 1 Samuel 1:27 Every child is created purposefully and intentionally by the Almighty God. The pregnancy journey is more than a physical, it...
Talking About P*rn with Our Daughters, an Interview with Kristen Jenson - Part 2
Diving back into the unexpected places our children may run into unsafe pictures, and how we can intentionally help them both before they find such content, and especially after they've come across it.
Summer Firefly Craft and Bible Verse + Printable Bookmark!
If you're looking for a fun, easy, and summer-themed craft this month, try out these adorable thumbprint firefly jars! Even though I've never seen one in person, fireflies have always been a dreamy symbol of summer. Those who...
We All Need a "Little" Jesus
Sometimes the most profound reminders don't come from a sermon or a devotional. Sometimes they come from the back seat of your car, delivered by a seven-year-old with a pocket full of tiny plastic Jesus figurines. A few weeks...
Silly Summers: Why Having Fun With Your Kids Matters More Than Clean Floors
I saw a post the other day from an Instagram mother who made the comment that she didn't know how she was going to keep her floors white now that her kids are on summer break. It was posted alongside a picture of a pristine ...