By Melanie Norman
“No! When my dad grills he always puts rocks in the grill first! We need more rocks!” This was my youthful response to my cousin, who was helping me grill for Father’s Day. My mom had surprised my dad with a brand new grill for Father’s Day. And an eager 8-year-old me decided that in […]
By Editorial Team
What does Memorial Day look like in your home? Like many Americans, it probably looks like kicking off summer with a barbecue, a road trip, or a beach vacation. Memorial Day is the official-unofficial start to summer vacation. But it is also a holiday with important meaning as we honor soldiers who have lost their […]
By Minno
A Mother’s Prayer Written by Katie Blackburn Don’t miss Katie’s new children’s book, The Very Best Baseball Game, a sweet, endearing story that helps families begin conversations about disability, empathy, and God’s design for every person. Heavenly Father, How amazing it is to remember that Your plan for motherhood has always been good. Before You […]
By Erick Goss
If you asked your kids to repeat what they know about Easter, they might say: “Jesus died for our sins. We ask for His forgiveness. Jesus rose from the dead!” That is true. And it is a simple, yet incredibly profound series of actions that we did celebrate last weekend. Christ, the initiator of our […]
By Editorial Team
God’s creation is so inspiring and it’s such a gift that we get to nurture and grow plants, flowers, and produce. There’s so much we can learn from digging in the dirt, watching seeds grow, and enjoying the beauty of nature! We want to share this beauty with your family and help you […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
These Valentine’s Day conversation starters are a great way to engage kids in discussions about the greatest commandment. When asked by the Pharisees which commandment of the law was most important, Jesus replied: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A […]
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
Want to encourage servant leadership in your child? The Bible turns the idea of power upside down with examples of leadership from the life of David, Jesus, and more. And research shows us that leadership skills can and should be taught to our children starting at an early age. So how do we teach our kids to lead […]
By Minno
Want to raise kids who have courage? The Bible tells us God is the source of their courage and research says you can help them develop this God-given character trait. Picture this: Your kid stands under a tree in your front yard. His hands grip the branch above him. He reaches his feet out toward […]
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 […]