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January 2025

January 20, 2025

Are Children Really Sponges for Discipleship?

Have you ever heard the expression “Children are like sponges.”? This idea has made its...

December 2024

December 09, 2024

Simple and Effective Advent Family Discipleship

During the Advent season, to-do lists grow and calendars fill up. We’ve got church events,...

November 2024

November 22, 2024

Control in Christian Parenting

Do you think you are supposed to control your kids? Do you have Scripture to...

October 2024

October 05, 2024

National Book Month: A Reading List for Christian Families

October is National Book Month, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into...

September 2024

September 07, 2024

Bible 101 Part 1: Teaching Kids How to Use the Bible

Many Christian parents feel it is best to leave Bible teaching to the “experts” at...

August 2024

August 27, 2024

3 Tips for a Quiet Time with Kids at Home

Do you have a consistent habit of spending time with God? It can be so...

August 21, 2024

Are You Teaching Facts or Nurturing Faith?

As parents and children's ministry leaders, we often unintentionally focus on teaching our kids facts...

August 13, 2024

A Back To School Prayer

I firmly believe all school choices are valid and no single type of schooling is...

August 09, 2024

Must-Read Books for Christian Parents

If you are a Christian parent who wants to bring joy to your family's faith...

July 2024

July 19, 2024

5 Bible Verses to Encourage Christian Parents

30 years ago, Parent’s Day was signed into law as a day to celebrate and...

July 12, 2024

Making Time for Family Discipleship with a Busy Schedule

Our lives are busy. Whether you are taking your kids to school, soccer practice, dance...

July 06, 2024

Power Struggles: Should I Respond with Play Or Punishment?

If you are a parent you are most likely familiar with power struggles. Whether it...

June 2024

June 29, 2024

Chasing Your Kids Like Jesus

Do you ever dread taking your kids to the park because you know that when...

June 22, 2024

Discipline that Disciples

In November, I introduced you to the Connected Families Framework to teach your children grace...

June 15, 2024

What Is A Christian Parent Coach?

Who do you call when you are at the end of your rope in parenting?...

June 08, 2024

Are You Mentoring Beliefs or Managing Behaviors?

Parenting would be much more enjoyable if we didn’t have to manage our children’s behavior...

May 2024

May 25, 2024

The 8 Play Personalities: How Did God Design You to Play?

We all need play, no matter how old we are. Play is beneficial to our...

May 18, 2024

Looking for Glimmers When Parenting Is Hard

Did you know that the opposite of a trigger is a glimmer? As a mama...

May 12, 2024

A Lesson From King Asa for Christian Parents

Parents, is your to-do list never-ending? Do you feel you can’t get enough done for...

May 04, 2024

Play in the Power Struggles

If you are a parent, you have probably dealt with your fair share of power...

April 2024

April 20, 2024

Teaching Kids Stewardship This Earth Day

Earth Day is upon us. It is an excellent opportunity to teach our kids about...

April 13, 2024

Are You The Fun Parent?

Are You the Fun Parent? In my work as a parent coach, I often...

March 2024

March 30, 2024

Should Christian Families Choose Public School?

5 days a week, 180 days a year, I drop off 4 of my 5...

March 24, 2024

Bible Art Activities for Kids and Their Faith

Children love art. Art is a powerful way to share stories, thoughts, and feelings. It...

March 17, 2024

Asking Kids Questions to Help Them Grow In Their Faith

Questions are a powerful tool in a Christian parent’s toolbelt. If we can learn to...

March 10, 2024

Telling Engaging Bible Stories for Kids

If you can read picture books and keep your kids engaged, you can do the...

March 02, 2024

How to Help Your Child Grow Spiritually Through Play

Kids who grow up to continue to walk with Jesus need to take ownership of...

February 2024

February 24, 2024

The Benefits of Choice for Your Child’s Faith

“We are a product of the choices we make, not the circumstances we face.” Roger...

February 17, 2024

The Jesus Your Kids Want to Know

Do you remember the day Jesus made your life different? The day you took...

February 10, 2024

Are You Raising Peacemakers or Peacekeepers?

Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, but often we teach our kids to be peacekeepers...