Helping kids find God in the wonder of his creation
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of his hands” (Psalm 19:1 NIV). “What is the point of sunsets?” asked my…
Helping our kids develop a Biblical worldview through time in nature
Fielding our kids’ constant questions can be downright disorienting, not to mention exhausting. Yet when they come to us with questions about the…
Five ways to prioritize your marriage in the midst of motherhood
My husband left his shoes in the middle of the living room floor. I saw them last night—they are hard to miss. He’s a tall guy, and he wears big…
Can there be two “fun parents” in one house?
In a typical household, one parent is often more serious, organized, and a stickler for rules and routines, while the other is more loose and fun,…
What parents need to know about the fentanyl crisis
Earlier this year, a sixteen-year-old in Texas took a prescription pain pill and later died. The family soon learned that she’d bought the pill from…
Spiritually starving: Eating, but never really full
He was eating. Three years ago, this was the thought I had every single time I looked at my oldest child. The son we’d cried and prayed for through…
Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace
Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. Beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren…
The two nonnegotiables in our house
Key Verse: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34 NIV). I’m the middle kiddo of…
Four parenting resolutions for the new year
The more I talk and think about New Year's resolutions, the more I see the divided camps. It seems like people either love them or want nothing to do…