Family Update

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  Put the Phone Down: 5 Ways to Be Intentional with Your Children I have a four-year-old who is obsessed with my phone. Not in the way you might think; I don't let her use it or play games with it. Every time she pretends to be a mom, a play phone is an essential part of... Amanda Idleman Aug 17, 2021
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  3 Things Parents Should Know about Jungle Cruise Despite a mostly thin plot, Jungle Cruise tackles a deep subject at the heart of Scripture: eternity. Although Lily's desire is admirable, others in the movie aren't so innocent. They want the plant for... Michael Foust Aug 10, 2021
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  4 Prayers for Your Child Who Struggles with Anxiety Prayer is a powerful tool that we parents have to help our kids when they face hard things. No parent wants to see their child battle with anxiety, but God can carry your home through even the most difficult... Amanda Idleman Aug 10, 2021
• 6 Classic Novels to Read With Your Kids No matter what classic novel you choose to read with your child, a whole world will open for them. And the benefit of the classics is the voices of the past coming alive to tell stories from their times,... Jaime Jo Wright Aug 03, 2021
• 8 Secrets to Speaking with Adult Children That Build Up Your Relationship Krista’s mom was coming for a visit and her stomach was already tied in knots. As a child, her mom constantly told her what to do and how to do it. And to top it off, Krista felt she never did it quite good... Sharon Jaynes Jul 27, 2021
• 5 Questions Kids Have about God and How to Answer Them After having babysat for over 20 different children in my teens and early adulthood, I have been asked some strange and cute questions. Quite a few of these kids have been raised in Christian homes and...
• Why the Bible Says to Never Go to Bed Angry God can assist us as we navigate our marital relationships. He is for us. God desires our marriages to be fruitful. Prayer is always a good place to start. Katie T. Kennedy Jul 27, 2021
• 3 Ways to Connect with Your Spouse This Summer Take some time today to acknowledge your spouse. If things have felt stressful while you attempt to juggle so much this summer, talk about it. Open communication goes a long way in our relationships. Be... Rachel Baker Jul 27, 2021
• 4 Ways to Create Summer Memories with Your Children Memories of my childhood are filled with the scent of seawater, the feeling of sand between my toes, and the tingling sensation of sun on my skin. I remember the taste of sweet watermelon and the sound of my... Rachel Baker Jul 20, 2021
• 5 Ideas for Friday Family Fun Night Friday Family Fun Nights are often recreations of everyday activities that we do as a family. The difference is, when we spice it up with zest and ignore the conventions of rules and appropriateness (as it... Jaime Jo Wright Jul 20, 2021
• 4 Communication Skills for a Healthy Marriage We all carry around an invisible emotional bucket. Others can do and say nice things to us to fill it up. Or, they can take from our bucket by being mean. Experts say the “magic ratio” for a marriage is 5 to...
• 4 Ways to Help Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Grandparent The loss of a grandparent often marks a turning point in their growing-up years. It becomes one of those pivotal, stark moments that embed into their memories. The important thing, specifically in the loss... Jaime Jo Wright Jul 13, 2021