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

Three Reasons Timeliness is Important

"Early is on time. On time is late." We've probably all heard this mantra. Some of us can live it more easily than others. Will reminds us why timeliness is important. Check it out!

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:19-20 I often wish there...Read more

Dealing with Different...Religion Included

Our world can be a tumultous setting for raising kids. Ben points us to very applicable truths for helping our kids respect and love people who view life and the world differently than them.

I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the...Read more

Kids Mess Up, Let's Love 'em Through It

Kids are bound to make mistakes...how do we react in love? How can our kids know we are FOR them even through their growing pains? Ben reminds us how our heavenly Father reacts when we make mistakes.

“God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us” (Rom 5:8). While through our sin and imperfection we were not deserving of...Read more

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