Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger, Lee Ann Mancini: In today’s culture of relativism, where absolute truth is often questioned, our children need a firm grasp of God’s unchanging truth. Humanism strives to convince them that there is no absolute truth, only subjective perspectives, and that God does not exist. We
Focus on the family
Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.Anxiety is not easy to manage. It tends to spill into all aspects of the day. I love this question because you are...
Focus on the family
Overcoming anxiety is something that we as parents must be intentional about. We must be purposeful in practicing how to focus on the present rather than uncertainty about the future.In troubled times, such as what we are facing with this coronavirus outbreak, it is all too easy to worry. Uncertainties...
Via Valenzuela
Life can be difficult at times. Many people turn to the Bible for solace and support when faced with uncertainty or difficulty. Its words provide consolation, direction, and hope. Thus, these ten profound Bible verses can encourage and support you when you're in need.Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for...
We’re coming up on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate life and raise awareness of our need to protect life—especially the lives of the unborn. Unfortunately, some think thi…
Spirit Filled Children's Church Curriculum and Spirit Filled Sunday School Lessons designed to equip you in ministry to children. Empowering Spirit Filled church leaders, parents, and kids.
Via Valenzuela
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 22:6Being a parent is an adventure that involves happiness, difficulties, and, let us face it, some anxiety. Sometimes, it feels like we are walking a tightrope, trying to balance...
A man and a woman are looking at a piece of paper. (Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels)The New Year shimmers with possibility, a blank canvas ready for vibrant strokes of hope and betterment for the future. Yet, for many parents, this fresh start isn't met with unbridled hope but...
Parenting is a journey filled with joy, love, and incredible moments. But it can also be a path paved with challenges, late nights, and moments of worry. As parents, we care deeply for our children, and sometimes that care can turn into anxiety.In this blog, we'll explore a Christian perspective...
Hannah
Do you find yourself grappling with the weighty concern that, as a Christian, raising your child alone might hinder their path to faith? It is a common worry among those who, due to circumstances like widowhood, divorce, or early parenthood, find themselves navigating the complexities of parenthood solo. Society, with...
Nancy C. Williams
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Prayer is a huge privilege for me…es…
A few weeks ago, I came across this wonderful piece on transitions by a parent of twins, Marquitha Gilbert. I contacted Marquitha and we had…
Every parent has had that moment when he is overwhelmed with the excitement of being a parent. When the doctor made the announcement—“You’re going to have a baby!”—many of us were overcome with sho…
I know I’m not the only one thinking the world has gone completely bonkers! I chuckle when I think of generat
What if we used spiritual gifts to decide spiritual leadership, rather than gender?
Too many parents today are making the nest too comfortable, so the kids don’t want to leave. Who can blame them? We must, however, trust God with their lives. He has them, and He has a plan for them.
There is no perfect parent. Period. We would be so much healthier and happier in the process if we would just realize that it’s our humanity that reveals our need for the kind of help that ev…
Would you like to raise girls who'll grow up talking to you? Girls who will continue to trust you, spend time with you, and confide in you? Here are some practical ways to encourage your daughter to confide in you - her whole life. Why not drop by and learn more?
I have talked to several people whose parents, from the day they were born, conveyed the message they were unwanted. Some parents had wanted a girl and didn’t know what to do with a boy. Some got pregnant by “accident” and felt immediate resentment toward their little one. The feeling of being unwan
Parenting is hard enough but single co-parenting (a term I just invented to mean when you are not in a relationship with the other parent) is ten times as hard. As I came down from the euphoria of …