Parenting

God... has a way of humbling us on this journey and opening our eyes to realize that despite the many challenges and hardships that have come with this season, it really was all worth it.

Because children are gifts, we should not demand, nor should we reject, the blessing of children. We simply receive and steward their lives to the best of our ability.

The problem was that my son was actually beginning to believe he had a personal friendship with Jarod, who lived thousands of miles away (I think), whose name may not even really be Jarod, and who has never once been introduced to my son. Warning sign? I’d say so.

But there is an uncomfortable truth I sense more and more when using social media. A lurking danger behind all the connecting, content-creating, photo-sharing, and influence-growing.

What kind of parenting leads to strong character and spiritual maturity? Discover a clear, consistent parenting style that encourages obedience, emotional security, and biblical boundaries without harshness or permissiveness.

Out of college, I joined the staff of an international youth ministry. I thought it would be beneficial to have my small group of high school gals study the Scriptures contained in a gospel tract we used to introduce others to Christ. As I dug deeper into the second principle, “Humankind is sinful and separated from God,” I realized this study was more for me than for my group. I knew “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But I hadn’t realized how much sin had

Should the Ten Commandments return to public schools, or is something deeper at stake for the Church and its witness?

In today's day and age, kids question the Bible now more than ever. By teaching them biblically based concepts in ways that are age-appropriate from an early age, kids will understand concepts like grace, atonement, sacrifice, mercy, and the unconditional love of Jesus in new and exciting ways. With a bit of creativity and the use of old methods like flannel graphs and crafts combined with new methods like technology and games, kids may be able to understand Jesus' death and resurrection and the importance of why we celebrate Easter each year.

Each day of Holy Week is an opportunity to celebrate together as a family. This year, consider following a simple pattern: reading the Scriptures, discussing the passages, engaging in a memorable activity, and praying together. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Jesus all week long.

If you’re looking for meaningful, inexpensive gifts to buy or make for your children, here are 20 fun ideas to fill up those Easter baskets!

Let's take a look at some of the most asked questions about Easter that generally come up by curious young minds and see how we can go about answering them in a simple yet meaningful way. While some questions may be heartfelt, others may be downright funny, but as parents, it can provide a beautiful opportunity to bond with your little people!

Trust me, what you pour into a sweet friendship will often bloom blessings beyond measure as it brings forth a sweet reminder of the greatest friend we have in Jesus.