“Praise and worship” almost seems like one word today. We listen to “praise and worship” music, and many churches refer to the “praise and worship” part of the service. So, it’s…
Godly parenting wasn’t on my mind when I attended a commissioning service several years ago for missionary friends about to leave for Asia. They were going to a country known…
The Bible is clear that followers of Jesus Christ should have a powerful Christian influence. Before He ascended to heaven, Jesus told His disciples to go and influence the rest of…
When my children were still babies and toddlers, Christian parenting wasn’t a challenge. I cuddled, rocked, taught my daughters right from wrong, and talked about Jesus. But when my oldest…
If you’re a parent and your kids aren’t grown yet, you need positive parenting strategies for the teenage years in your back pocket. You may be carpooling kids to elementary school,…
When it comes to Bible study, we can be bombarded with information, rules, guidelines, and Bible study techniques. And there are plenty of Bible study tips that include reading plans, Bible…
I tried not to grin. My daughter was battling frustration. Her delightful little girl simply refused to play by herself. Have I done something wrong? My daughter wanted to know.…
Busy mom, between the diapers and the toddler snacks or the field trips and the homework, making time for God can seem nearly impossible. As a young mom, I desperately…
When it comes to Christmas, I fight being a Scrooge. Not that I don’t enjoy making gingerbread houses with my grandchildren. Or driving far and wide for an impressive light…
Teaching Kids How To Deal With Hurtful Comments
As the school bus lurched to a stop, I grabbed my lunchbox and followed my brother to the front. I was in fifth grade and life was good. My biggest…