Four things a boy needs from his mom
If you’re raising boys, you have an incredible chance to make a difference on this planet because you have the chance to raise the kind of man you want to see in this world. I actually have three chances… probably because God knew I’d need some extra practice! As boy moms, you and I play a critical role in the future of our world.
When we look around, we can easily see the damage that…
What You Need to Know about “Love, Simon”
We are happy to give you a word from Rebecca Carrell today on the movie, Love, Simon. Rebecca Carrell is the Morning Show co-host at KCBI, a Christian radio station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She is also the author of the popular blog called loveserveshine.com. Rebecca is married to Michael Carrell and is mother to Caitlyn and Nicolas. Rebecca’s personal prayer is that God would allow her to…
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Love God?
How do you teach your kids to love an idea? If God is only an idea in your home, chances are your kids won’t know how to love him. So, how do you teach your child to love God when they can’t touch him, visit him, or eat with him? The answer: teach them how to touch him, visit him, and eat with him.
According to Pew Research, kids learn the most about God from their parents. If Mom and Dad are…
Four ways God equips us to love our in-laws
Sometimes it’s easy to consider our in-laws as exceptions to the rules of biblical wisdom.
We’ll apply certain passages to every other relationship but this one. We’ll follow the Bible’s instructions when it comes to our kids, or our church relationships, or our work friends, and so on.
But when an in-law gets thrown in the mix, all that Scriptural guidance gets thrown out. We think,…
Summer traditions: Teaching our children to pray for the world
I would love to travel the world with my kids.
I imagine we’d get lost down colorful alleys, pop into restaurants beckoning us with the smell of butter and spice, and marvel at the variety of creation surrounding us.
But right now, we spend most of our time at soccer practice and school drop-off lines. It’s our current life stage, and I adore it.
However, I long to instill a sense of…
How do we teach our children to value and respect race?
I am white.
Somehow it feels wrong to label myself with the word that defines my skin color. The term white feels entitled and off-putting, even to me. It feels as if I am setting myself apart before you can even begin to understand my heart position and intention.
I am also privileged.
I was raised in the Woodlands, Texas, a predominantly white, low poverty suburb. My…
Ways to affirm and celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February and, albeit very commercialized, our nation is engrossed with themes of love. While consumerism focuses on romantic love, students exchange Valentine’s Day cards with words of affirmation and friendly affection to one another, often adorned with a sweet treat.
Children in Christian schools and Christian families are reminded that…
Five biblical truths to anchor your children’s identity in Christ
I couldn’t help but care about what others thought about me. Did I say the right thing? Were my feelings and thoughts in line with what others expected from me? I wanted to be liked and accepted.
These thoughts started when I was young because I noticed my family cared about how others perceived us. I had to dress a certain way at school and maintain a certain image to receive approval from…
Turning Christmas traditions into teachable moments
I loved Christmas long before I loved Christ.
I love candlelight and cozy nights. I love card-making and tree-decorating. I love home-made gingerbread and tables laden with once-a-year treats. I love, love, love giving gifts. I even love wrapping them.
But now that I love Christ, I do look at all those festive features differently. I still enjoy them. And I’ve come to think of them as…