Six ways to memorize scripture with kids

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…


Finding rhythms of rest during busy seasons of life

Finding rhythms of rest during busy seasons of life

I recently experienced an overwhelmingly busy season. One morning, as I sipped my green tea and looked over our calendar, my chest tightened. My…


Creating a rhythm of prayer for your family

Life is loud. You’re bombarded with demands and needs at home, at work, and in your community. A child cries, laundry overflows, and dishes pile up.…


Three prayers for the new school year

Three prayers for the new school year

One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children is the gift of prayer. As a community, Christian Parenting is spending this school year…


The painful truth about our child’s pain

The painful truth about our child’s pain

I had stopped praying other than to occasionally tell God how mad I was at him. I was still a believer, worshiped on Sunday mornings, trusted my soul…


Finding abundant life in our shifting circumstances

Finding abundant life in our shifting circumstances

Fatima tugged her red scarf over her hair as she prepared a rice dish for lunch. She was the only Christian among a family of Muslims. Fatima hadn’t…


Praying for a child with a disability

Praying for a child with a disability

I believe in the power of prayer. As I look at the Scriptures,  people called out to Jesus and asked for miraculous healing repeatedly. He made the…


Do I force my child to go to church?

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…


Five reasons to teach your child to pray

Five reasons to teach your child to pray

We teach our children the colors of the world and how to count their fingers and toes.  We teach them how to say “thank you” when they should be…