Parenting
Nurturing Your Children’s Spiritual Gifts
Parenting Points Every child is uniquely gifted by God, with talents and abilities that can be used to serve others and bring glory to His name. As parents, one of the most meaningful ways to nurture their spiritual development is by supporting and encouraging their unique spiritual gifts. When we help our children identify their …
Summer Spiritual Practices for Your Family
Parenting Points Summer can be a bustling, exciting time filled with vacations, outdoor activities, and family adventures. However, amidst the chaos, it’s essential to keep faith at the heart of your family life. Even on busy summer evenings, taking a few moments for spiritual practices can strengthen your spiritual bonds and deepen your walk with …
Helping Your Kids Develop Their Own Faith
Parenting Points If your child will have a long-term faith, faith must become their own. We know that faith in Jesus is a personal thing that cannot be received through merely being in a Christian environment or being raised by Christian parents. It takes intentionality to help your kids develop their own faith. Model an …
Designing a Family Retreat
Parenting Points As our lives become increasingly busy, finding quality time to spend with family can become increasingly challenging. Family retreats offer a unique opportunity to step away from the chaos of daily routines, reconnect with one another, and grow in your faith together. What Is a Family Retreat? A family retreat is some dedicated …
Helping Your Family Memorize Scripture
Parenting Points Memorizing Scripture is a powerful way to embed “God’s Word in our hearts” (Psalm 119:11), guiding our thoughts and actions throughout daily life. Bible memory is an excellent tool for you and your kids to be able to not only process God’s Word on a deeper level but also recall the words of …
Navigating the Christmas Season: Finding God’s Peace Amid the Stress
Parenting Points While filled with joy and celebration, the Christmas season can also bring considerable stress. From family gatherings and gift shopping to meal preparations and decorating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, with intentional planning and focusing on connecting with God, families can navigate this busy season while maintaining peace. Here are five ways. …
Dealing with Difficult Relatives
Parenting Points Family gatherings can evoke a mix of excitement and apprehension, especially when you know that certain relatives tend to stir tension or disagreement. The current cultural divides and an election year may stir up the Thanksgiving dinner table more than most years. As followers of Jesus, we are called to embody love, grace, …
Politics, Faith & Conversations with Your Kids: Whose Side is Jesus On?
Parenting Points “Unprecedented” has become a meaningless word because it has been applied to everything. A coming presidential election leads to dusting off this word. Once again, we find ourselves in a world where we are divided – your party vs. my party and your candidate vs. mine. We all want to be on Jesus’ …
