Parenting

Even when your child’s choices bring deep pain, God still calls you to love. Here’s how to hold fast in faith.

These seven lessons from a child’s heart may be just what your faith needs today. They can challenge and refresh even the most seasoned believer.

Family matters deeply to God. They were designed to reflect His heart, His character, and ultimately His plan of redemption. In this study, you’ll walk through the opening chapters of Genesis to rediscover God’s original design for family, how sin disrupted it, and how grace continues to redeem it. Culture distorts the meaning of family, but God’s Word calls us back to a truer, better vision. 

Dive into Scripture and reflect using the prayers and application questions included at the end of each day. The goal of this study is to help you grasp God’s intended purpose for family and to view your own with renewed love. Download below and get started today!

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Mood changes, withdrawal, and sudden sadness are not always “just a phase.” Learn the signs that may point to depression in children and adolescents and how to respond with wisdom and care.

The diapers, dishes, and endless days can wear you down. But this reminder is for you: what you're doing right now matters more than you know.

The enemy is after our teens and their view of themselves. Here’s how to speak biblical truth over your children when the world is shouting lies.

Discover the subtle ways parenthood can become an idol and how to surrender your children fully to God’s care.

Becoming a parent is not for the faint of heart. Kids are wild, crazy, loving creatures, and it’s normal to feel nervous or anxious when your child arrives. It’s easy to prepare by buying everything: the crib, bottles, pacifiers, cute bedding, etc. You know what you need for your child, but what about the actual parenting part? How do you do it well and in a way that aligns with God’s teachings on how to raise a child?

Discover the biblical blueprint for effective parenting discipline, emphasizing training before correction and the power of discipleship. Learn how to balance firmness with grace, allowing natural consequences while ensuring your child always feels loved and secure.

... sometimes, it's those stolen moments in the chaos that count. It's a chat with God while stirring the pasta or a quick thank-you note to heaven during a diaper change. 

Discover the profound differences between authoritative and authoritarian parenting, exploring how each style impacts a child's development and relationship with their parents. Learn which approach aligns with biblical wisdom and fosters resilience, independence, and healthy self-esteem in children.

The sooner you realize there is no way to keep up with everyone and everything on social media, the better off you'll be. You'll be able to set your phone aside and focus on present moments with your children, leading to a calmer sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.

Take some time to review what your family is being intentional about. Make an effort to prioritize practices that bring you all closer to each other, honor God, and help develop healthy habits. Most importantly, as parents, we have to make sure we are willing to model what we want our kids to practice. So much more of our family values are caught than taught. We are the lead learners and lead teachers in our homes.

Want to help your children treasure the story of Jesus more than the gifts under the tree? Here’s how to start—one candle, prayer, or nativity at a time.

Today's world needs more respect. Modeling respect provides opportunities to develop empathy and helps children see other people as valuable.

When you’re feeling unsettled, disrupted or just plain too loud in your head, here are some helpful scriptures to slow your steps, soften your tongue and quiet your mind.

If you are searching for a few kid-friendly shows for your children so you can have a few extra minutes for holiday preparations, you have come to the right place.

Even on your hardest days, God can use your healing to shape the hearts of your children. This mother’s journey through OCD and trauma reveals what it means to lean on Christ and invite Him into the healing process—for yourself and your family.

Navigate holiday stress with divine peace, patience, and joy through simple, powerful prayers. Discover how to lean on God for strength and experience the true spirit of the season, even amidst chaos and perfectionism. Unlock a restful and joyful Christmas by connecting with His unwavering presence.

Gather together and share three things (or however many you wish) that you would like to see God help you with in the coming year. Teaching children that new goals are good, but including the Lord in their plans is even better.