I’ve always been protective, especially of my mom. I remember as a kid, maybe only 4 years old, walking into the middle of the road we were crossing and sticking my little hand out as a stop sign to let my mom cross. As I got older, my protective instincts grew stronger, as I made sure every door was held open for my mom and that no one accidentally bumped into her. So when my dad left my family, I felt helpless. I couldn’t protect my mom from this. I couldn’t protect my sister from this. I couldn’t even protect myself. ... continue reading
In the hardest of circumstances, it can be difficult to know how to come alongside those who are grieving a miscarriage or the loss of an older child. Every situation is different, but our Lord Jesus is the same - and he has a special, tender nearness to the broken-hearted. So how do we share that compassion in ways that are helpful to those that are hurting the most? ... continue reading
A New Year is upon us and, for many, it’s a time to make some resolutions. While often these include things such as losing weight or exercising more, many of us recognize our need to be more consistent in Bible meditation, in exercising greater patience with our children, or in volunteering more at church or school. In other words, we set goals to help us accomplish things we know we haven’t been doing very well. While this exercise can help us reflect on ways we might grow in loving God and others, we must beware of focusing on all the things we “should” be doing, while failing to remember all that Christ has done on our behalf. The emphasis then becomes about what I need to do, (in my own strength and wisdom), rather than gratefully acknowledging the gospel grace that is ours through our Savior Jesus Christ.... continue reading
Abbey Wedgeworth, author of the new Training Young Hearts series, shows us how to disciple our children well, and train them up in the love, grace, and truth of God.... continue reading
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to set new routines and rhythms as a family. We’ve got some exciting new releases to help you and your family dive into God’s Word this fall!... continue reading
A friend of mine recently preached on gender. He found that all the parents wanted their teenagers in the sermons. When it comes to gender, we know that things have moved fast and we need help.... continue reading
It can be easy to fall into discouragement as parents, especially when we believe the lies that we’re enough. Praise God that he knows that we aren’t! We have everything we need in him, and not within ourselves. He’s given us his word to guide and shape us, his Spirit to strengthen us, and experienced brothers and sisters to offer encouragement and biblical wisdom.... continue reading
Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up. They dream of what jobs they might have, of places they might go to, of people they might meet. ... continue reading
Everyone who was friends with Chris knew he lived purposefully. Everything he did was intentional. Whether it was learning a new hobby, researching a leadership development tool, finding a new fishing lure that worked, or perfecting a card trick—all things we both loved—he was fully invested, which is why we got along so well.
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Teaching your children to walk pales in comparison to teaching them to walk with wisdom in a world flooded with foolishness. Likewise, teaching your children to talk, and use proper grammar is child’s play compared to teaching them to be slow to speak, and to do so with grace and humility amidst the godless banter of modern media.... continue reading
