Four tips for helping kids navigate friendship drama
“Mama, I had a problem with my friends at school today.” My daughter’s eyes flooded with tears. I pulled her onto the couch beside me, and she…
Six ways to memorize scripture with kids
The Bible is God's way of talking with his kids. The Creator of the universe wants to talk with his children. The more we read it, the more we know…
Do I force my child to go to church?
On Sunday mornings you can find me serving in the children’s ministry. This past Sunday, I watched as a mom literally pulled her child into the…
Ten tips for introducing your child to worship
Worship the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2, NLT) My husband and I served as copastors for thirty years, so when our three children came along, they…
Shaping Christian virtue through reading aloud
Stories have power When my husband and I had three young boys under the age of four, I discovered the captivating effect of books and reading aloud.…
