There are many different worship styles when it comes to connecting with God. But some methods may work better than others, depending on the unique way that God has wired you! Connecting With God Through Worship The book of Psalms is filled with commands to worship God and gives many reasons why we we are …
Parenting
When a couple reaches the point of separation, the entire situation gets further complicated when children are involved.
To answer the question: Why does God allow suffering?, you and your children will need some logic, communication, and patience, as well as an understanding of God’s wisdom and the Bible.
“So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life …
Parenting is hard, and so is learning to self-regulate as a parent. It would be difficult to find a parent who disagrees with that statement. However, good news is embedded in that statement, too. Parenting is hard because you’re trying to be a good parent. You’re not just meeting your children’s physical needs; you’re meeting …
I remember working with an 8-year-old boy named Brandon in counseling. Brandon had spent about two years in foster care before he was adopted by his foster family. For his adoptive parents, the adoption was a joyous occasion. They loved Brandon dearly and were so excited to have him join their family permanently. They posted …
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37
Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?
Expectations, we all have them! Most of us have high expectations or preferred futures we desire our kids to experience. We know what the result should be, but not necessarily the steps to get there! And sometimes, let’s be honest, when trauma and the world we live in collide, things aren’t as they appear. When …
For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.
The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances
We know in this life we, and our children will have hard times. One of the best gifts we can give our children is resilience.
Being honest with our children is important. Even in stressful times, it can build trust. Developing an understanding of your family’s unique fears and stresses can benefit your ability to cultivate security.
Have you ever noticed how societal trends can influence the personal identities of an entire generation?
Parenting isn’t easy, but it can be supremely rewarding when done according to God’s plan.
Raising our children in the admonition of the Lord is done through the little decisions we make daily.
This Christmas season, give your children a gift that will help them discover the why behind Christmas instead of focusing on the what.
Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.
Nurturing gratitude doesn’t always come easy. It’s an intentional part of parenting, and an important trait every family can cultivate.
You never know how talking about war might unlock a different view or perspective for both you and your kids.