Why new dads should go on a post-partum diet
If there’s one four-letter word I can’t stand, it’s the one heard most often in January: diet. Maybe I should blame it on being raised as a Baptist.…
Five ways to prioritize church as a mom
“For the tenth time, please get your shoes on now!” I yelled toward my two kids from the kitchen. I was attempting to refill my travel mug and get…
The power of music and worship for children
I believe in the power of music. Practically nothing else is as sticky and powerful as a melody. It enables us to jump back in time to a memory that…
When should I start talking to my kids about sex?
“When should I start talking to my kids about sex?” We always answer that question with another question—When does the world start talking to your…
How Jesus meets us in distraction
I took a deep breath as we got in the car. We did it. We managed to get all five children in the car to go to church, and we are only going to be 5…
Discipling and sowing seeds of faith with toddlers
Trying to do anything intentional with a two-year-old can feel a bit like walking with them on roller skates, pulling them along while they try to…
Teaching littles: Family devotions with many activities
When I first got pregnant with our oldest child, I started praying that our babies would know how loved they are by my husband and me, but also by…
Pointing your preschooler to Jesus
I never really thought about it when my wife and I decided to have kids, but within that decision, we were essentially signing up to become teachers,…
How to Pray for Your Unborn Child
1) Pray that your child would know he or she is an image bearer of God. Whether you are a brand-new mother or a mother of twelve, it is astonishing…
