Are you frustrated trying to find gospel-centered parenting resources in the sea of "Christian" books and music? I've put together a list of 30 resources that point moms and kids back to the gospel. Click on the images to see more info! Books for Moms Bible Studies for Moms (See series: Living Word Bible Studies) … Continue reading Top Gospel-Centered Resources for 2020
Anxiety disguises itself as the voice of reason. Just like Satan's lie to Eve, anxiety calls into question God's love while tempting us with promises of more knowledge and more control. (Genesis 3:1-5) Only truth from God's word can help us fight such a crafty enemy. Let’s expose 7 specific lies of anxiety, and the … Continue reading 7 Lies Anxiety Wants Us to Believe
A few days ago I was pacing around my well-worn prayer path in the backyard. My thoughts were flowing, but the words weren’t coming. The particular trial on my mind was one I had mulled over for months. I had prayed all the prayers, cried all the tears. There just didn’t seem to be anything … Continue reading When Trusting God isn’t Warm and Fuzzy
Have you heard the news? Helicopter parenting is out. “Snowplow parenting” is all the rage. According to a recent New York Times article, snowplow parents clear every obstacle out of their kids’ paths so they don’t have to experience uncomfortable things like failure or disappointment. Snowplowing can be as simple as driving in a forgotten … Continue reading Don’t be a Snowplow Parent
Yesterday a friend said that if her daughter’s very life depended on finishing her spelling homework, she still wouldn’t work any faster. I can relate. I have a slow worker. The frustrating part as his mom/teacher is that I know he can do better. I’ve seen it. He’s not stuck. He’s just painfully slow. Whether … Continue reading 7 Ways to Motivate Your Slow-Working Student
