A nightly prayer of blessing can have surprising ripple effects on the faith of your child and in your entire family. He screamed and clutched me as if monsters were trying to drag him into the pit of hell. Maybe that’s how he felt. The first day of kindergarten can be rather rough on a […]
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How to Teach Christian Kids About God’s Love
One of my boys often wails that we don’t love him, or we don’t understand him. He’s really hard on himself, and I have no doubt that he will, at times, doubt God’s love for him too. He always says, “I’m bad, I’m bad,” when he makes a mistake. How do I, as a Christian […]
An easy way to help your child connect with Jesus
Do you struggle to make it a priority to do devotions or share your faith with your kids? Honestly, me too. I’ve never been terribly good with routines. (But I’m learning!) The best way I’ve found to engage my children’s souls is to make it natural. By intentionally placing amazing children’s books on our kitchen […]
4 simple ways to teach your kids about God
Sometimes I skim through a book on passing on faith to kids and I feel exceedingly guilty. I’m not doing enough, praying enough, talking about God enough. Ever feel the same way? How can you teach your kids about God? Maybe you’re the parent who didn’t grow up in church but you feel like something’s missing […]
18 Christian Advent Ideas and Activities for Kids
Are you looking for simple ways to create an uplifting [read: not crazy] and wondrous Christ-centered Advent? Read on for a list of 18 ways to celebrate this Advent season, ranging from simple enough for toddlers to meaningful traditions for teenagers. These Christ-centered Advent activities will help all your family members find fun ways to […]
5 Faith-routines parents can develop with their kids
How many times in your life have you heard the phrase “children thrive on routine”? Personally, I’ve lost count. It is true that children need routine in their lives. I can be a very spontaneous and unscheduled person, but I’ve learned to give my kids what they need because I’ve seen what happens when they […]