As parents, for as much as we believe that our children will grow up and follow in the way they were raised, the reality is that every young person sees the world in a way that is unique to their individuality. And sometimes, that mindset is in direct conflict with...
Written by ElishaiParenting is a profound journey filled with challenges, joys, and uncertainties. In navigating the complexities of raising children, many parents find solace and guidance in their faith. Seeking God's protection and guidance is not just a comforting belief, but a fundamental aspect of approaching the responsibility of nurturing...
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." -- Genesis 1:2 (KJV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, I’m not by nature a patient person. I know the trials I endure as a...
Karisa Moore
“But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple,...
Karisa Moore
“But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple,...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you that we are well able to conquer the challenges we face as caregivers. Thank you for...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV) I am a grateful empty nester. Yet, I once thought this was impossible. My child-rearing years can be summed up...
Lori Altebaumer
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” -- Luke 11:13Please Pray:Lord, You are a good Father, who knows how to give His children good gifts. Right...
Lori Altebaumer
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” -- Luke 11:13As the mother of twins, people often asked me if parenting them got easier over time. My...
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." -- Genesis 1:2 (KJV)My best piece of parenting advice is “embrace the chaos.” In Genesis, God creates the universe out of...
Stacey Barkley
Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Ephesians 5:20 (HCSB)As my husband and I watched and waited once again for our daughter to come home, fear and frustration filled us. She was an hour late—again. It seemed as if...
Stacey Barkley
Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Ephesians 5:20 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, in moments of fear and frustration, help me trust Your unseen work. Teach me to give thanks in all things, knowing You’re shaping lives beyond what I can...
Amy Olrick
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. — Psalm 18:19When I was a child and things were chaotic at home, I used to hide in my closet and pray. Even then, from a very young age, I sensed God’s protective presence...
The Weekly Speak is a weekly rundown of the best ideas from around the web with Christian commentary and analysis. Sign up today to get the Weekly Speak in your email every week!“Richard Hays Thinks God Changed His Mind About Same-Sex Sex. Is He Right?” - Rebecca McLaughlin, The Gospel CoalitionFor a long time, Richard Hays was a go-to biblical scholar on same-sex marriage. His chapter in Moral Vision of the New Testament was one of the most academically rigorous, compassionate, and clear statem
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. – Romans 12:12Middle and high school life is really a bubble. It’s its own world tucked away from the real world that has little to do with real life.Yes, it is all about preparing teens for adulthood but the...
Talking all things teen daughters! Interview with author, speaker and family life & leadership coach Nellie Harden.
As parents, we want to raise well-rounded and confident kids. This article explains how to nurture character in children through the Fruit of the Spirit.
Dark side of child fame is a guest post by Abigael Ogunotade. I want you to read this exciting article to see the other side of success and breakthroughs especially if God is not allowed to be in control. Introduction to the dark side of child fame I have been researching the dark side […]
Revive Our Hearts
Consider four ways what’s good can become the enemy of what’s best as we seek to raise our children in the faith.
Revive Our Hearts
Amazing grace, exasperating grace, and the other son in Luke 15.