“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” —Numbers 6:24-26 One of the best things about being a parent is getting to watch your child grow up. That’s also one of the…
I Declare War on My Mouth
I Declare War on My Mouth There’s no other area that is easier (for me) to mess up with, and that has caused more heartache afterward, than talking. I’ve shot my mouth off and felt remorse so regularly that it is a great source of sadness for me. I measure how well a meeting went…
Sharing the Bible Through Masterful Storytelling
Are you looking for a creative way to captivate your family’s interest whenever you gather with them to discuss God’s Word? Do you long for the day when your teenagers will eagerly open their Bibles and spend quiet time with God because they recognize the relevance of Scripture in their lives? As parents, we…
Choose Your Words Wisely
Read Proverbs 16:16-33 Children say cruel things to each other. Very few of us escape our school years without getting our feelings hurt over something another child said to us. Often as children, we were taught to respond to a verbal barb by saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never…
Books for When You Need to Encourage Someone
Some people just have that special touch, the right words to say, the right things to do, the gift encouragement. Those are the ones that everyone wants at their side when troubles come. My mama has this gift. She can handle messy. Seriously, this is one of the secret and best things about my mother.…
How to Establish Family Rules
There is so much you, the parent, can do to build a relationship with your child. But first we must show our kids we mean business in building a relationship with them. If you’re wondering how to be a confident and cool parent, you must first start by establishing a few family rules. Establishing Family Rules…
What Is a Good Friend?
What is a good friend? When my oldest daughter was just three months old, I met bunch of moms from neighboring towns through a Mommy and Me class. We formed a playgroup and met weekly to let our little ones “play”. Just a few years later, with the addition of siblings, our group grew to…
What Does the Bible Say About Sportsmanship?
My seven-year-old boy loves sports. So far, he has played soccer, baseball, football, floor hockey, lacrosse, and basketball. When I ask him which one is his favorite, he has a tough time choosing. While the sports he plays will change from season to season, I hope the one thing that will remain the same is his good sportsmanship.…
Be Imitators of God
Morning Let your speech always be with grace. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. • Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that…