There are some parenting situations where lying can seem like the easy way out, but it’s imperative to consider what these lies to do our relationship with our kids.
Natural Consequences: When Parental Intervention Is Unnecessary
Over-intervention in our children’s lives can be exasperating to them and exhausting to us. Natural consequences can help alleviate so much of that.
Parenting from Joy: Four Practices in Letting Go of Anger
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:16
Anger used to dominate my parenting, and these are some of the things I did that helped my repentance.
Let’s Go for a Run
I used to be a runner. I’m learning to run again, and all the benefits that come with it.
Ode to My Four Year Old Superhero
My middle child can have a lot of middle child qualities, but he also has some super ones.
The World Is Not Ending: Anxiety Blows Everything Out of Proportion
Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you. Isaiah 35:4 As I’ve shared before (here) and (here), anxiety is a daily fact of life for me, and I love this Scripture because it…
Weaning: A Time for Celebration
When and how to wean can be daunting questions. Thankfully, the Bible provides guidance. This is my journey through weaning the three little ones.
Zeal without Knowledge: House Buying Process Gone Awry
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. Proverbs 19:2 Afa and I have been casually looking to buy a house for about six months and seriously looking for the last eight weeks. For the first four weeks of this endeavor, I dove in with lots of…
Mary the Mother of Jesus
Supply list: Yarn, craft printable, hula hoopsPre-class prep: Cut out Mother’s Day Craft, practice hula hoop game Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2) Bible Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Creative Story Telling – Have the kids talk about a time when they were scared, and then describe what the angel likely looked like,…
Calling the First Disciples
Supply list: Yarn, tape, glue, construction paperPre-class prep: cut out fish for game, make “fishing poles” Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2, only John 1:1 for the younger class) Bible Reading – Mark 1:16-20Creative Story Telling – Younger kids: talk about what kinds of jobs people haveOlder kids: Let them share what…