We’re always on the lookout for strategies, resources, and tools that can help us teach our children how to deal with their fear, anger, disappointment, etc. Thankfully, Eliza Huie has given us a shiny new tool for our parental toolbox in Count Yourself Calm.
Read MoreUnless you’re holding an armful of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures, The Really Radical Book for Kids will almost certainly be the most radical thing in your house. Here are the six things I love about this book that make it a must-have for parents of elementary/middle school aged kids.
Read MoreWe’re always looking for rest, and sometimes rest comes in ways we might not expect. Kody Gibson writes about their family tradition of visiting churches as they travel together, and what they’ve learned along the way.
Read MoreFebruary tends to be a pretty open month in the ministry calendar. Instead of wasting it, spend time being intentional to find opportunities for rest, recruiting, and realignment to strengthen your ministry for the the months ahead.
Read MoreWhether we’re left behind, or we’re in a room full of people, we all feel alone sometimes. Meg Is Not Alone tells a story that reminds us that God cares for us through our friends, especially our friends in the church.
Read MorePart two of our guide on walking through grief with your kids. One of the ways the Lord carries us through the dark valley is by helping us to remember. While the memories of our loved ones fade, we trust that God’s memory is perfect, and he can use those stories to help us find joy in our sadness.
Read MoreMarty Machowski has a new devo ready for my family (and potentially yours!) to work through this holiday season. The Light Before Christmas is his latest from New Growth Press, and serves as a concise, easy to use devotional book that will walk through the entire Advent season one week at a time.
Read MoreA review of Chloe and the Closet of Secrets, a great new kids book from Ginger Hubbard and Al Roland about lying. It’s brilliant, funny, full of rhymes, and provides a great way to start talking to your kids about lying, the trouble lies cause, and the freedom and grace that come with confession.
Read MoreWalking through loss is difficult for all of us, but it can be especially challenging for kids. Here’s a helpful guide to help parents navigate grief with their children, and why it’s vital that parents take the time to talk about death with their kids.
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