As you guard your children’s hearts on that journey with them, you will as a follower of Christ open their eyes to life that will never end. That’s the ultimate joy of lifegiving parenting. by Clay & Sally Clarkson, author of The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth...
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3 Truths About Releasing Your Children to God
In this world we certainly have trouble. But God used Moses’ choices to mold him and make him into the leader he needed to be, and he will be faithful to do the same with our children. by Amy K. Sorrells, author of Before I Saw You, originally posted on...
Tips for Teaching Kids about God and Science at Home
By Alyssa Clements, author of the book The Size of Everything Science is one of the easiest tools for helping children encounter God. God’s world is incredible, and as they study it, our kids are guaranteed to come across facts that will blow their minds and capture their imaginations. During...
Historical Fiction Author Interview: Meet Melanie Dobson
In the following discussion with Melanie Dobson, the author answers questions about her novel, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton. What inspired this story? The setting for The Wings of Poppy Pendleton was inspired by novels written by Susan Mathis and Ellen Potter. Even though I’ve spent a lot of time in...
Christian Bedtime Stories for Babies and Toddlers
Looking for wholesome, Christian books to read to your little one at bedtime? These sweet stories help express the love of God, as well as the love of parents to children. Great for ages 0 to 3 or 4. Bedtime in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall Children love barn...
Children’s Water Activities to Beat The Heat
Beat the heat and start a giggle-fest with this super-duper list of refreshing water activities! By Bethany Russell and originally posted on The Arc. You open the door to go outside and are practically blasted with fire straight from the sun! Sound familiar? While it’s true that the unyielding heat (not to...
Bible Activities and Games for Kids
"And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children." Deuteronomy 6:5-7a NLT Raising up children to know the Lord is a...
Homeschooling Books for Parents
Looking for books to accompany you on your homeschooling journey? From practical advice to inspiring encouragement, these resources can help provide the means to educate and raise the next generation with skill. Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden For every mother who desires to cultivate a lasting foundation of curiosity...
Preparing for School in Prayer
Excerpts taken from Every Season Sacred and To Light Their Way by Kayla Craig. Fall often brings forth an air of new beginnings. School starts; schedules shift. Our children are surrounded by new invitations to independence, and we must accept that as much as we want control, it was never...
Fathers, Live Your True Identity as Heroes
The following is an excerpt from The Soul of a Hero by Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop. Be honest now: Does the word hero resonate with you, or does it miss the mark, leaving you feeling cold and disconnected? Maybe you’re thinking, What’s heroic about my life? Well, here are...
Help, My Kid is Being Bullied!
This article was written by Evan Barber from Axis. We all know the stereotypical bully. He is male, large, intimidating, and unintelligent, just like Moe from Calvin and Hobbes or Biff from Back to the Future. Bullies can indeed have these characteristics, but the truth is that there is no...
To Live in Love
This article was written by Misty Arterburn. Steve and I are approaching our eighteenth wedding anniversary. We are so looking forward to a weekend getaway to celebrate. Each anniversary is a sweet gift that wakes us up a bit, an invitation to bring our love back into focus, often right...
