What is the Value of Sharing New Experiences as a Family?

Camping in the mountains! A day at the beach! A professional baseball game! Chuck E Cheese! Dairy Queen! Battleship! Monopoly! Go Fish! Do any of these bring to mind any incredible memories for you? Kyle reminds us of the value of making time for these things for our family.

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (NIV) Prov 22:6 I remember growing up getting to...Read more

What is the Value of Serving Together as a Family?

Leading our kids by serving others alongside them might be easier said than done, however "D" reminds us of the tremendous value of serving together as a family.

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire...Read more

How to Love Kids Unconditionally

Do you remember the last time someone showed you love when you really didn't deserve it? God does that for us and we have the incredible opportunity to love our kids the same way. Alysa reminds us why and how. Read on to be inspired!

God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 A wise man in my church was once asked, “What is...Read more

How to Teach Kids Time Management

It is easier to be patient, understanding, and more beneficial to others (all ways to honor God) when we are not rushed. Mark gives us practical ways to teach our kids great, God-honoring time management.

“The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.” Prov. 12:24 Being late for a timeline is a feeling I presume most do not enjoy. Regardless...Read more

Is it Really Important for Kids to have Godly Friends?

Friendships during youth can make or break several paths taken for our kids. Jessica reminds us how and why we need to encourage our kids toward godly friendships.

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion...Read more

How Can We Love Our Kids Unconditionally?

Sometimes it is easier than others to show love to our kids no matter what they have done or are doing. Alysa reminds us how we can consistently and unconditionally love like our heavenly Father.

“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 A wise man in my church was once asked, “What is...Read more

How to Teach Kids to Be Inclusive

We've all felt left out or out of place...maybe we were eating alone in the corner of the lunch room or in a meeting where we're the only one who doesn't know everyone. And we all know it's uncomfortable to say the least! Kyle leads us in the why and how to point our kids to include others this school year.

“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what...Read more

How Can Unconditional Love in Parenting Point to Jesus?

Jessica shares with us the greatest takeaway from her childhood is her belief that God loves her no matter what. Her parents convinced her that she could do absolutely nothing to make them love her any less. That fact sunk into the core of her being so she could know God’s love for her does not depend on behavior.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or...Read more

Family Time...Make it Happen

Before the craziness of schedules begin to overtake our fall let's calendar in some quality family time...yes, even with our teenagers! Mark shows us why and how we can have great family time together.

“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8 I love how...Read more

Being the Bigger Person...Humility Rocks

"Be the bigger person," may be something we say our to our kids...or should say more often. It's not the easy route to travel for sure! Katie walks us through when and why we need to be the bigger person and teach our kids to do the same. Enjoy the challenge!

“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give...Read more

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