By Minno
As the calendar flips from fall to the holidays, anticipation may start to fill your home and heart—but not necessarily the good kind! While Thanksgiving and Christmas mean celebrations and big family meals, adorable school plays, and (maybe too) many sweets, they can also bring complicated relational dynamics, overstimulation, greed, and the trap of comparison. […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Try as I might, I’ve yet to get my kids (ages 10 and 7) to think beyond the norm when it comes to counting their blessings. “What are you thankful for?” I ask as I hand them a paper leaf and a pen to record their gratitude on our Thanksgiving tree. We’ve been keeping this […]
By Editorial Team
In our house, fall is a time of renewal and a time for starting afresh. It is a time where no matter what kind of crazy (in a good way) summer we’ve had, we begin to tighten things up and become more intentional with our time. You could say that fall is when our family’s […]
By Editorial Team
It’s that time of year when we get to honor the dads in our lives! We’ve put together a super cool Father’s Day Fun Pack and an exciting giveaway to help you do just that. Download the Father’s Day Fun Pack and create a special note, card, and “costume” to honor the men in your […]
By Minno
Do you ever worry about how to encourage faithfulness in your son or daughter? Teaching our kids to believe in Christ for life—and to live in a way that reflects those beliefs—feels like a daunting task. Thankfully, the Bible and modern research show us a great path forward. When we cradled our babies we would […]
By Minno
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) The Fuller Youth Institute has performed extensive research on what makes faith “stick” for children as they grow into young adults. Their findings include the importance of […]
By Editorial Team
As the carefree days of summer wind down, our family looks forward to creating a new family rhythm. It’s a tradition of sorts. One that consists of setting new schedules and boundaries as the children grow and mature. A chance to have some “do-overs” and make new memories. During this annual reset, God always gives […]
By Stephanie Thomas
Confession: I’ve got the back-to-school blues. With the big day looming in the not-so-distant future, all I can think is: “Summer’s over already?” And yeah, I’m feeling all the feels with my little one starting kindergarten. I’ll miss heading out on adventures with him and his older brother. But also? I’m dreading the alarm clock. […]
By Melanie Norman
Summer is the perfect time to get out and serve others!! With most of the nation experiencing warmer temperatures, it’s a great opportunity for families to spend time together giving back to their community outdoors. Giving back with your family makes the experience that much more valuable. Whether you have a green thumb or just […]
By Melanie Rainer
Earth Day is this week, a special day set aside to celebrate and care for our planet. The creation story in Genesis 1 reveals how God created the earth, piecing together the sky and sea, the animals and the plants, and sharing His good creation with His beloved people. God’s Word calls us to care […]