What Does It Mean To Be Honest?
The definition of honesty is to be free of deceit and untruthfulness. It’s a beautiful virtue that we desire for our kids to bestow. The honest truth is that it can be hard, especially when we’ve done...
View ArticleTeach Kids that God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning
My daughter is a quarter of the way through 7th grade. If there’s anything I remember about 7th grade, it’s that everything is awkward. Your body is changing which kicks in all sorts of insecurities....
View Article10 Ideas for Quick Faith-Building Moments for Your Family
Matthew 10 is an incredible chapter of the Bible. In it, Jesus sends out the 12 disciples, and the story is full of all kinds of scariness and unknowns. The chapter is full of faith-building moments!...
View ArticleBack-To-School Prayers
Focus on these four areas of back-to-school prayers for your kids’ journey through the year…friendships, academics, self-confidence, & their school and teachers. It’s back to school time! Most of...
View ArticleGod’s Awesome Beautiful Design of the Earth
Last month I celebrated my 40th birthday. It felt like a milestone, like a much bigger deal than when I reached 20 or 30. I wanted it to be special, so for our family celebration, I opted to be in...
View ArticlePumpkin Recipe Roundup
Like many Americans, I love Autumn. I grew up in Texas, but my love for this time of year came when I lived in New England for 4 1/2 years. The brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows that dotted the...
View ArticleHow God Can Use Kids to Do Big Things for Him
And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles...
View ArticleScripture Study: Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Writer: Isaiah Context: The prophet, Isaiah, is...
View ArticleWhen Kids Struggle With Bad Dreams
We moved to South Africa when my daughter was 2 years old. Along with the excitement of a new adventure with God came her nightmares. I remember she would wake up in the middle of the night just...
View ArticleThe Parenting Journey
I’m in the throes of my hardest parenting journey to date. I feel like I need to find a support group. “Hello, my name is Jen, and I’m the mom to two teenagers.” “Hi Jen,” comes the response in an...
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