Learning how to help your child grow spiritually as a Christian isn’t hard, but will take a little thought and persistence! A recent study conducted by Lifeway found the top 3 common denominators in families where the kids continued in their faith as adults. They were Bible reading prayer and serving. All three of these […]
sacred pathways for kids
Sacred Pathways for Kids: Connecting Children and God
What are Sacred Pathways for kids, and why are they important for Christian families? Read on for a parable and explanation. Once there was a daddy with nine children. Yes, nine. Each Saturday, Daddy chose one child for a special date night. Over the years, each child got to spend many date nights with their […]
helping your child find faith and relationship with God
There are so many books in the Christian world about training your child in faith. Most of them are great, but most of them are also written from the perspective of one family, and they are sharing what worked for them. However, as with many other things in life, what works for one family might […]
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 […]
Nurturing the Caregiver in your child
My middle son is the kind of boy that always wants to help, but never wants anyone to look directly at him. I can envision him being the man that sets up the classrooms every Sunday but never wants to be on stage. I have a sneaky suspicion that he is going to connect with […]