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Screaming little boy throwing a fit! Is spanking Biblical?

Is Spanking Biblical?

How often have you heard the adage, “Spare the rod; spoil the child?‚”used in conversations about spanking? Keep reading to learn more about the origin of this phrase and its impact on discipline.

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25 Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize in Fun Ways

Learning Bible verses can feel daunting. How do you start and what verses should you choose? A list of 25 Bible verses for kids to memorize and suggestions on how to make it fun can get you and your family started.

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5 Ways to Get Children Actively Involved in Learning

I can’t remember a day that there wasn’t some kind of “learning lesson” going on in our home. But most of those lessons didn’t involve sitting down and doing homework. Instead, my mom employed active ways to help us learn how to learn.

Smiling mother and daughter hugging, representing love and resilience in the midst of single parent struggles.

Hope and Faith During Single Parent Struggles

Single parenting carries an enormous burden and collection of struggles. But there is also a unique opportunity to shape your children in positive ways. Armed with a strong faith, you can raise resilient, successful kids.

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Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible

Here’s an easy way to teach your kids to dive into God’s Word: show them how to R.E.A.D. the Bible!

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How To Explain LGBT Pronoun Usage To Your Kids

Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion.

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Do You Worry About Being Judged A Bad Parent?

Are you a bad parent? Tim Hawkins weighs in and humorously dances around that question until he comes to a realization about parenting.

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What to Do When Young Kids Masturbate

On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as awkward as it is, ignoring the topic won’t make it go away.

Five Ways Christian Families Can Bridge Racial and Political Divides

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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Summer Activities

Summer activities build memories and relationships for kids

Smiling mom holding her young daughter outdoors, illustrating the joy of baby bunching.

Is Baby Bunching The Best Choice For My Family?

Enjoy the happy chaos of raising children who are close together in age. 

Michael W. Smith: Grammy Winner and Grandfather

Michael W. Smith has been called a Grammy winner, American Music Award winner, Dove Award winner, artist of the year, songwriter of the year, producer of the year and Smitty. But his favorite title just might be G-Daddy. That’s what Michael’s 11 grandchildren call him.

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Teen Rebellion

What is rebellion, why is my teen struggling, and what can I do to help?

Effects of Porn Addiction

Effects of Porn Addiction on a Teen Brain

Unfortunately, the effects of pornography negatively impact our teenagers in more ways than we might realize. But there’s hope for parents hoping to help their teens overcome pornography addiction

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Seven Strategies to Help Teens Quit Using Explicit Media

Even though pornography is everywhere, you can help your teen learn how to quit watching porn with these strategies.

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Monitoring Internet Activity

Here’s how monitoring software can help keep your children safe online.

Women of the Bible from the Old Testament

There are many influential women in the Bible used for God’s purpose and will. Teaching your children about women of the Bible from the Old Testament will help give them a glimpse of the larger story of redemption the Lord has been painting since the beginning of time.

The Strength of Gentleness

Do your kids know how strong gentleness is? Teach them with these age-appropriate faith activities.

Why Do Teens Commit Suicide?

An in-depth look at what factors may cause a teen to commit suicide.

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Why Do People Cut Themselves?

Why do people cut themselves? A former cutter offers her view on a world she’s grateful to have left behind.