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The Summer of “Yes”
Don’t waste your summer! This blog has a GREAT resource at the end to help you get intentional with everything God wants for you over the summer months!
Three Keys To Talking To Your Kids About Abortion
In two days, on June 1st, the Life Hike will be happening again in Steinbach. The hike is simply a short, peaceful and positive march in support of life. One of the most critical issues currently facing Christian families is abortion. We need to talk … Read More
Modelling the Church Family to our Kids.
As a parent, how important is it to you that your child feels a sense of belonging at church? My guess is that its VERY important to you, and it certainly should be! The church works very hard to make that a reality – but … Read More
Would You Read a Blog About Window Washing?
Cause that’s what this blog is about. Window washing. Sort of. This past Saturday I washed our windows. Now, I haven’t washed our windows for at least two years (maybe more). (And don’t you dare judge me… there’s a saying about taking care of the … Read More
Don’t Fail at being a Father
I recently watched a documentary called Free Solo about a professional rock climber named Alex Honnold. He attempts to climb the rock face affectionately known as El Cap in Yosemite National Park without the use of any ropes or safety equipment. It takes two years … Read More
Re-Blog: My Son Needed the Love of the Church. I Wasn’t Sure It Was Possible.
This article first appeared at Christianity Today International on May 8, 2019. It is written by Jennifer Brown Jones. “NO! I NOT QUIET!” The meltdown began—of course—just as the prayer was starting. My husband grabbed our son Mischa’s hand and left the sanctuary, as quickly … Read More
Your Kids Need Less Quality Time Than You Think
Parenting is an everyday race against time to accomplish a thousand tasks, while also carving out that precious quality time our kids so need and deserve. Parenting is a huge job. Not only are we raising humans but we also have to fit in time … Read More
Teaching Our Children To Pray
It’s interesting but it doesn’t seem to matter who you ask about prayer there is always a tone of guilt in the answer. “How are your devotions going?” “Good, but I only really did like 4 days last week. One day I did 45 minutes … Read More
Re-blog: When To Read For Your Baby?
Here’s a great short article from www.parentcue.com with advice on when to read to your baby. Super practical advice. When To Read For Your Baby? Before a nap, after lunch, after bath, and before bedtime are all good reading times. The basic idea is to … Read More
Easter’s Over – Let the Adventure Begin
Show me a kid who doesn’t love an adventure. (If you can, I’ll show you a kid who has rotted his brains out with video games.) Easter, the most important holiday on the Christian calendar is over for another year. Now it’s time to help … Read More
Re-blog: If Christianity is True, Why Do So Many Kids Have Doubts Today?
I love Natasha Crain’s writing about apologetics for parents and kids! This is a GREAT blog post she wrote on February 28, 2019. I hope you find it helpful as well. If Christianity is True, Why Do So Many Kids Have Doubts Today? Christianity Today recently … Read More
The Power of an Effective Morning Routine
Having a consistent morning routine allows you to gain the momentum you need to get stuff done during your day.
Teaching Instead of Disciplining
Isn’t is easy to become discouraged about parenting? One minute you’re planning an amazing day out with the family and the next you’re ready to call the whole thing off. You know the scenario that proceeds. Your kids are refusing to eat their breakfast and … Read More
Engaging Your Pre-Teen and Teenager Over Spring Break
(Re-posted from Spring Break 2018… because, let’s be honest, we could all use a refresher.) Spring Break is upon us! I would wager a guess that, for some parents, spring break elicits feelings from when you were young and anticipated a week of sleeping in, … Read More