Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always
As he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his…
4 Cultural Myths About Motherhood and What the Bible Says Instead
Life was simpler in decades gone by. Having talked a lot with my mother, grandmother, and other mothers throughout the years, it’s clear that while life is more convenient in many ways today, that convenience hasn’t necessarily made life easier. In the past, mothers relied on their God-given…
Nourishing Our Families with God’s Word
In our early years of marriage, my Bible study looked a lot like the meals I used to prepare – savory and appetizing. I had time to reference cookbooks, experiment with new flavors, and to taste and see that the food was delicious. Similarly, when it was time to crack open my Bible, I busted out my…
3 Movie Heroes Who Can Get Your Kids More Interested in God
One of the most difficult decisions parents face is deciding what types of TV shows and movies their kids can watch—and when. It must seem to our kids (especially our teenagers) like we live in the land of “no”—particularly when their friends seem to have a different set of rules. Our new book,…
Bunnies, Eggs, and… the Resurrection?
One of the biggest christian holidays of the year is coming up this weekend. Marked with times of prayer, worship, and feasting. No wait, chocolate bunnies, more eggs than anyone could count…and an Easter bunny who laid them? I can see where this could be confusing to our young kids (and other…
How Do I Teach My Kids to Pray?
One of the biggest questions I get asked about prayer is “How do I teach my kids to pray?” As we learn the importance of prayer in our own lives, it’s only natural to want to impart that to our kids, too. And I truly believe teaching our kids to pray is just as important as praying for them…
How & Why to Let Your Kids Suffer
We’re lying on the bed, all piled in together listening to the girls tell us about their trip. They giggle and gesture and talk lightning-fast in that way only tween girls can do. Our two daughters, London and Eve, have just returned to us after two days away— days spent with their best friend and…
5 Guiding Principles as You Shepherd Your Child’s Sexuality
In our previous post, we discussed four lies the current cultural narrative constantly feeds us about sex— and how God’s way is the only way to true life. In this post, we want to offer five principles that have helped us as we’ve navigated this tricky terrain. We hope they bless you as you…
4 Lies Parents and Kids Have to Stop Believing about Sex
Our culture loves to talk to our kids about sex. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of truth in what they’re being told. From Miley Cyrus to Demi Lovato; kids are being told “Be sexual!” “Make porn!” “Do whatever you want to nurture your true, authentic self!” Many kids (and a lot of us adults, if…