Three practical steps to embracing God's plans (and letting go of your own)
“Laney, take your shoes off. Feel the new ground. You have no shoes to fill.” I knew the Holy Spirit was speaking to the pressure I put on myself to…
The race to claim the next generation of Christians
Have you heard the phrase, “The early bird gets the worm”? How about “Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise”? Or…
Trusting God with our children by stepping back in full faith
As parents ingrained with the need to protect our children at all costs, it can feel impossible to take a step back and allow them to struggle…
Overcoming the spirit of fear with children
“What do you want the judge to decide in court tomorrow?” my daughter asked. “Whatever God wants, I want.” “But what do you think will happen?” “I…
Helping our children with the “worries”
Bad things happen. And our children know it. To be fair, they know it to greater or lesser degrees depending upon their age, maturity, exposure to…
The practice of giving thanks at all times
I grew up with the saying, “practice makes perfect.” As I raised my children, this phrase evolved into “practice makes progress.” I guess the shift…
Mothering by faith—not fear
There’s nothing like the moment you first hold your baby. As you caress their tiny fingers and count their tiny toes, a holy awe settles around you.…
Overcoming fear in our parenting
Our imagination can be used against us Perhaps you can relate to my vivid imagination when it comes to fear? I read Scarlet Hiltibidal’s Afraid of…
‘Meet them with Jesus’: Responding Biblically to Our Kids’ Problems
When people ask me what’s the best parenting advice I’ve been given, I never know what to say because I have the amazing privilege of hearing so…
