Love is a formidable force, an essential human need, but so hard to explain. And yet it’s something every good parent aspires to do well. If you’re here to learn more about how to love …
How to Celebrate a Special Easter at Home
The world seems to have stopped, but Easter is still coming! Easter 2020 is Sunday April 12th. For most of us in the United States this year, it means we will be have to celebrate …
Peace, Be Still – God is in Control
Are you struggling with the turmoil around you? Or perhaps, arguably worse is there turmoil within? Whatever the struggle, choose peace, be still, God is in control. For me this old hymn from Horatio Spafford …
The Best Children’s Bible
As Christian parents, it’s part of our biblical calling to teach our children the Bible. But jumping right in can be challenging, unless we have an age-appropriate translation. So what is the best children’s Bible? …
The Biblical Role of Parents
When you become a parent, you take on a role unlike any other. Even if you have been a babysitter, big sister, or fabulous fun Auntie -it’s not the same as being a parent. And …
Becoming a Father
A Guest Post by Chip Mattis If the title hasn’t clued you in yet, this is post is a guest post from my friend, Chip Mattis. I’m excited to share his perspective (and book) about …
Keeping Santa Clause
Just because I kicked Santa to the curb doesn’t mean it’s the right way to go for everyone. I think there’s a way to do Santa that doesn’t betray you and your child’s relationship and …
Breaking the News About Santa
God is Better than Santa
Part of what inspired my “digging into the Santa thing” was my son’s recent question after school one day, “Can Santa see me all the time? Can he see me now?” He seemed concerned. As …
