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…
Trusting God with our children by stepping back in full faith
As parents ingrained with the need to protect our children at all costs, it can feel impossible to take a step back and allow them to struggle…
A love that will never leave you
My firstborn spent a semester abroad in his junior year of college. Like any mom who’s separated from her child, I knew the exact distance between…
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.…
How do I protect my kids from school bullies?
,Dear Mattsons, How do I protect my kids from school bullies? Sincerely, Mama and Papa bear That is right, Mama and Papa Bear, you want to protect…
Preach the gospel to yourself first, then your children
Sin. That heavy, one-syllable word that can feel like a gut punch when we stop and ponder our own. As Christian parents we can jokingly say we’re…
Overcoming the spirit of fear with children
“What do you want the judge to decide in court tomorrow?” my daughter asked. “Whatever God wants, I want.” “But what do you think will happen?” “I…
Giving Jesus our burdens
Talking with my sister the other day, she told me her teenage daughters (the two older of her four children) had both been crying the previous day…
Parenting when you can’t see the forest for the trees
#Stoptheclock This is the hashtag I added to an Instagram post of my daughter during her high school senior year. On one hand, it was simply a futile…
