This is the hardest threshold to cross and where a lot of people turn back or stay where they are without moving forward. ...  Read More

From the Parent Cue Kids seem to be born confident creatures. They have no problem expressing their needs (sometimes, quite loudly).They’re secure in their appearance (hello, polka dots and stripes).T...  Read More

When you think of God’s will, what comes to mind: a formula, a connect-the-dots picture, or a relationship?...  Read More

How does life change when you find God’s will for your life? Seriously, what changes? If God told you exactly what to do, it was crystal clear. How would you live, work, relate, or worship differen...  Read More

If it is true that the word of God is the ultimate source for our lives, why is it that many times it is the last place we check when we look for God’s direction in our lives? ...  Read More

Maybe it’s a no-brainer, but I think it needs to be said. If you are seeking God’s will without prayer, you will never find it....  Read More

Living a connected life gives you a place in which you will discover and apply God’s will to your life, it will also give you people to whom you can turn for Godly wisdom while looking for God’s will....  Read More

“If something is changing in my kid’s worlds, I need to personally connect with them and lead them to the next phase.”...  Read More

It’s never too late to start this conversation. No one loves your teenager more than you, so who better than to have these conversations than you!...  Read More

“What gets celebrated gets repeated and what is repeated sticks.”...  Read More

Family discipleship moments are about being prepared to take advantage of opportunities to communicate God’s truth in whatever circumstances come your way.  As parents, we must be committed to capturi...  Read More

From michaelkelley.co I am consistently amazed by the sheer volume of opportunities there are for children in today’s culture. It seems like everywhere you turn there is a permission slip, a tryout, o...  Read More

Setting a nightly routine with your kids can establish a consistent rhythm of praying for and encouraging your kids no matter their age. ...  Read More

Enter middle school. I woke up to a different human being living in my house....  Read More

Sweet discovery is what this phase is made of. It’s what makes patience and endurance such prized commodities for the parents of this age. You are helping your one-year-old navigate the mess of discov...  Read More

When you or I have a rough day, we have a track record. Frustrating as it may be to spend a whole day on a project that gets scrapped, we know tomorrow still has the potential to be a good day. Presc...  Read More

While most of us find it difficult to find more time in our day, we can all find ways to incorporate our faith into the daily rhythm of our life....  Read More

The family dinner table is the best place in our homes to make a lasting impact on the next generation. Food has the power to bring people together. However, eating meals together around the dinner ta...  Read More

“Don’t get sad when your kids start growing up. Just enjoy every minute of every phase, because each one offers something unique and important.” ...  Read More

Want real conversations with your high schooler? They need it and you can do it. Check out these simple ideas....  Read More

In all our hearts, surely we know that the chances of our children playing sports in college, much less professionally, are very, very low. Same thing with being the valedictorian in every educational...  Read More

If God has already given us his Son, if he’s done that for us, will he hold back anything else that we truly need? The answer is no. If he’s given us his Son, he’s given us the best that he has. He’ll...  Read More

Sooner or later, all of us will have reason to ask the question “Why me, Lord?” Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically: ...  Read More

Tomorrow, with the Governor's mask mandate being lifted in Texas, every Christian will have to ask the question:  Do I wear a mask or not?  I was once bound by the "law" to wear a mask and now I am fr...  Read More