By Stephanie Thomas
Every now and then, I reminisce about Trash Can Basketball. Have you played? My cousin, Brock, made it up one summer when our parents were busy battling it out in an extended-family Canasta tournament and we kids were left to entertain ourselves. Here’s how it goes: Find yourself an empty bedroom with an empty trashcan […]
By Matt Charbonneau
Back when I was single and seeking a relationship, I often felt frustrated meeting girls. Actually, meeting them never seemed to be a problem – it was catching their interest that was difficult. It was after several failed experiences that some trusted friends and family members gently asked if I was trying too hard in […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Motherhood in The BibleFrom the first pages of Genesis, God ordained the family. After the fall in Genesis 3, He told Eve that she would have pain in childbirth, but in that proclamation He also created the first mother. And throughout Scripture, mothers appear. God’s love and advocacy for women shines through the Bible, as […]
By Melanie Rainer
This week’s guest on the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast was Jeannie Cunnion, who writes and speaks about freedom in parenting. She talked extensively about how our parenting is shaped by our pursuit of Jesus, and you can listen to the full interview here. Freedom in Christ is a freedom from needing to accomplish our […]
By Matt Charbonneau
Growing up with two sisters, a part of me always hoped that, if blessed to marry and become a father, God would provide for me a son. Indeed, I found love with my wife, and together, we have been doubly blessed with two young boys. However, God’s blessings did not stop with them, as He […]
By Stephanie Thomas
On his seventh birthday, our oldest son unwrapped a simple red book light and a whole lot of freedom. We said, “You’re getting so big! We’re going to let you decide when you’re ready to go to sleep at night.” And then he did this thing he does when he’s excited (which is often): he […]
By Stephanie Thomas
Kids love to float through phases, don’t they? Interests change, abilities grow, and challenges that once seemed insurmountable eventually become old news. And so, our parenting goes through phases too. In a matter of moments, we move from cradling our little ones with the utmost care to chasing them down the hall to wrestling them […]
By Erick Goss
Today is Inauguration Day. It’s an understatement to say that it is eclipsed by so much that hinders the celebrations that should come today—regardless of your side of the aisle. Instead of a parade, we have a pandemic that dissipates crowds. Instead of the excited hustle and bustle in Congressional chambers, we are in the […]
By Matt Charbonneau
My religious education class was recently discussing various outlets people might explore when coping with different emotions. Suggestions from my freshman students included exercise, conversations with friends or family, eating, reading, professional counseling, and writing in a journal. Towards the end of our chat, one girl chimed in, asking what strategies exist that connect to […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
There are many intentional ways to love our kids in every moment—when we’re busy or tired; when we’re out of money or energy. Often times, we think we need to spend lots of time or money to make a connection with our kids memorable and meaningful. But the truth is: little deposits into their hearts […]