In this article, Kimba Campbell reminds us of why preschool ministry is important for our kids. It is a good reminder to parents, volunteers, and staff of why we minister to preschoolers and the impact the Gospel can have on them.
We were watching an episode of House Hunters on HGTV. My first grader looked at me with inquisitive eyes. “Why does that family have two daddies?” she wondered. The question hit me out of left field. I didn’t expect this topic to come up...
Most likely in the history of the world, there has never been a non-awkward conversation about pornography between a parent and child. “I had a wonderful, easy, conversation with my parents about porn,” said no kid, ever. Yet in today’s world...
Teens test-drive a variety of emotions every day, and sometimes they have no idea how to ex- plain or express them. We’ve all heard (or even said) something like, “I’m so depressed! They canceled The Walking Dead!” (don’t worry; they didn’t) or...
My cell phone chimed just as I sat down to drink my coffee. It was the school. As soon as I picked up, my son’s complaint came through: “Mommy, I’m sick.” The scent of coffee teased me as I closed my eyes and sighed. “What kind of...
When you help your kids ask the right questions, you give them a tool to overcome worry and grow in empathy.
As we sat in the waiting room, I could not believe my teen had searched for a counselor and made an appointment without my help. At the same time, it was believable because classmates were being picked off one by one from the vehicle of suicide...
You’re invited to bring the beauty of Advent spirituality into everyday life as you learn about the real season of Advent and all the riches it holds.
My brother and I sat at the top of the stairs, the anticipation of Christmas day pounding in our little hearts. The moment we were signaled by my parents, we raced downstairs. Our eyes filled with wonder as we took in the glow of the Christmas...
Try these ideas to focus on Jesus amid the holiday rush. Parents plan for it. Churches celebrate it. Stores open their doors early for it. Children long all year for it for it. December 25, the most anticipated day of the year.
My oldest daughter just entered middle school. No book, podcast, or theologian could have prepared me for how quickly she’d begin to change in the months leading up to her 11th birthday. The freedom to socialize and text her friends became the...
