What follows this verse in Philippians is a reminder that if we follow the practices mentioned in this chapter, the God of peace will be with us.
Philippians taught me how I could comfort my son – and challenge myself. Read Post »
As a parent, moving a family creates a sense of dread and anticipation all wrapped into one.
We thanked God for each room in our old home before we moved. Read Post »
I know how it can be hard to separate co-parenting from the pain of divorce. But I also know God is still at work in my life.
Parenting for Faith from a Distance Read Post »
One would think, after my own experience, that I’d be ultra careful with my own kids’ scriptural education.
My parents bought me a scary children’s Bible. Then I let my own child see one. Read Post »
I asked my girls what they think my husband and I did to nurture their friendship. They attribute their love for each other to some of our core values.
Raising Children to be Friends Read Post »
I have read through the Bible, cover to cover, probably three times so far.
My mother and I read and discuss the Bible together. Read Post »
My dad always says, “Nothing will change in your life if you do not read the Bible.” I believe this is true.
My son and I read and discuss the Bible together. Read Post »
Jesus does wonders with that still space we make in our hearts and makes it enough—more than enough—to carry us wherever we need to go.
I spent sixty seconds in silence with middle schoolers every day. It was fabulous. Read Post »
Everyone loves babies. They know where they’ve come from and they know to whom they belong: Infinite Love.
Children ooze with love and knowledge of God. It’s up to us to notice. Read Post »
All of the snippets of scripture that we hear in worship and sing in hymns “count” in my children’s Christian education.
My children are hearing the Bible in worship, camp and Sunday School. It all counts! Read Post »