Modern-day Psalms of Lament
Who wants to wallow in sadness? Not me. Even if I did, life moves to fast to lament. Only by accident my tears came streaming. And I got a whole new glimpse of God.
Who wants to wallow in sadness? Not me. Even if I did, life moves to fast to lament. Only by accident my tears came streaming. And I got a whole new glimpse of God.
Happy New Year, friends! Inspired by the wise men’s belated gifts, I’m sharing a simple joy: Bible Guess Who, where Scripture heroes like Noah and Esther spark laughter, stories, and faith at your table.
This year we started a simple New Year tradition that as a Christian mom, I LOVE.
When my seven-year-old asked for a “real Bible, no pictures,” I knew our Advent needed to grow up too.
No more chocolate doors.
I wanted her fingers turning thin pages, hunting for Micah and Malachi, discovering the Christmas story the way it was first told—prophecy by prophecy, angel by angel.
So I made the Advent calendar I couldn’t find: twenty-five little doors that hide nothing but Scripture.
One version writes the verses out for tender hearts.
The other gives only the address, because learning to find Jesus yourself is half the wonder.
It’s slow, it’s holy, and it’s completely free—made by a mama just like you.
As Advent rolls around, I think of snow falling, a crackling fire, and a cozy blanket from where I rest thankful for each of those. I envision sipping hot chocolate with my Bible in hand while my daughter colors a Jesse tree ornament. Then reality hits: Shopping lists, crowds, one …
Prayer Journaling? With kids? Yesss. Tell me you’ve been there, Mama. You want to pray. You know you should. But it’s feeling dull or rote. Empty. How do we get back to that place where prayer is invigorating, inspiring, and powerful? How do our kids? It’s up to us to …
You know the verses—the ones used a lot for Christian parenting. But what ARE “these words” I’m supposed to teach daily? They aren’t just the 10 commandments.
They’re rich. And life-giving.
If children are going to become Christian, most do it by age 12—mostly because of a mother’s influence.
My one prayer for the 115 VBS kids who would walk through our doors might be the same prayer you have for your children: God, just let them know you’re real. That this isn’t a fairy tale. Give them an experience. A miracle. Anything to prove you’re alive and active today. And he delivered.
Summer Art Activities Creating in nature is wonderfully beneficial for our God-designed bodies and brains. Summer allows bountiful outdoor opportunities for children to get creative while reflecting on God’s creation. Here are some simple, faith-filled summer art activities to help kids connect with God through nature, deepen and express their …