Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It was a breezy afternoon in the summer of 2020. Protests against the murder of George Floyd engulfed the nation, belying the tranquil sunshine. Riots notwithstanding, I led an all-Black congregation to spend the afternoon in warm fellowship with several white families from a nearby Mennonite church. Our differences were …
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What is a worldview and how does it impact how we view our family and our consumption of entertainment? Discover how you can find meaning through building a strong foundation and worldview upon the Christian faith.
Each day Steve was able to give his cancer diagnosis to God and experience a genuine peace in acceptance. This allowed him to come together with his wife, Pat, emotionally and spiritually.
Simple ways to celebrate Easter with your kids
It’s easy to fall into the trap of settling into a routine of all the things we do for our kids, and assume we are parenting well.
Children build their self-confidence through learning small, real life skills.
Walk through tough holiday times with your children to show them how to handle conflict between extended family.
Should I vote? American liberties are based on Christian principles. As Christians, we teach our children to be enthusiastic citizens.
It would be wonderful if all grandparents lived near their grandchildren and had easy access to them, but in today’s world, that is rarely the case. If you are a long-distance grandparent, here are ten ways to stay connected.
Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a young person. These 50 questions to ask your kids are a great starting point for conversations around the dinner table.
The signs that death is near can be hard to realize. That’s okay. There are many things you can do to be there for them and what to expect.
Prayer is an essential skill, and your kids will learn it from you as you do it together. Nothing will communicate the why and the how of prayer to your kids like seeing you pray.
Families who nurture shared time, traditions and values create a sense of belonging that helps kids thrive.
Need a New Year’s resolution your kids can keep? This year, resolve to intentionally listen for God’s voice in Scripture and respond to Him.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and remind your family to be thankful. Though gratitude should be encouraged all year long, this holiday provides the perfect segway for families to implement a heart of thankfulness.
Disability rights movement is a civil rights movement advocating for those with disabilities to have equal rights.
An important parenting strategy is to maintain a connection to your teen, one that keeps her reassured of your love and interest in her life.
While attending a pro-life conference earlier this year, I listened to a lecture on adopting children from a different race. The two presenters were talking about a term they called “transracial adoption.” To my surprise, much of the presentation consisted of the two white women explaining, to a predominantly white audience, why it was concerning …
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens
