I love walking through a garden to see how things are growing. I take time to look at the flowers or the progress of the zucchini plants, and even marvel at the way that the apple tree has grown. But I am discouraged when I see parts that aren’t growing, especially when I see why……
The Holiness of God: Does our sin really offend Him?
Has one of your children ever said to you (or have you ever thought to yourself), “I didn’t lie, I was only kidding!” or “I told the truth, just maybe not the WHOLE truth”. One of the pillars of theology that we must understand and teach correctly in our Biblically-minded families is concerning the holiness…
If You Aren’t Praying Daily for Your Children, Who Is?
Because children are one of our greatest blessings, praying daily for them should be part of our routine. Taking our children to the throne of God to gain His wisdom and peace is vital in lives of a Biblically-Minded Family. Keep reading to understand why we should pray, what we should pray, and tips for…
Six Essential Ingredients of Teaching Obedience
We all desire our children to be a blessing to our family and others. I believe that this starts with teaching our children to obey. When our children have a heart of obedience, they lay down their own desires for honoring their parents. Follow along as we discover six essential ingredients when teaching Biblical obedience…
A Successful Sunday Begins on Saturday
Have you ever woken up late on a Sunday morning, with the toddler needing a bath (no details needed right?), the baby crying for food, the third grader unable to find his other church shoe, and your husband’s shirt needing some ironing? We have all felt flustered on a Sunday as we have tried to…
Reading the Bible for More Than the Facts
When we read the Scriptures with our children, we must help them meet God. We accomplish this by reading the Bible for more than the facts. We want them to encounter God, learn about themselves, and be courageous to change their lives and behaviors. These new lives and behaviors will now beautifully align with the…
Alphabet Scripture Challenge for the Whole Family
When you think of learning the alphabet (the ABCs), you think of this being a foundational exercise for your preschoolers or kindergarteners, right? Well, I am here to tell you that I have a spiritual alphabet exercise or challenge which is good for the whole family — from preschoolers to parents. This is the family…
The Top Six Reasons to Post Scripture in the Home
In the last ten years, hanging pictures with inspirational words, phrases, or sentences has been trendy. Some even label their home with words like “kitchen”, “coffee” or “bathroom”. But what about posting Scripture in our homes? Is there merit in hanging verses in our homes? Follow along to learn the top six reasons we should…
Discipling Your Preteen, Ages 10-13
When our children hit the age of ten, suddenly they started feeling grown up to me. We realized we only had 8 more years with them under our roof. This made us think about all of the things that we still wished to instill in them. Intentionally discipling your preteen, ages 10-13, should be near…
Developing Character in Children
When I think about what I hope my children will be like as adults, I don’t think about them being rich or living in a large house. I desire our children to be generous, hospitable, courageous, patient, wise, content, and compassionate. These types of adults will be valuable additions to society… ones who will model…