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Recently, my daughter came home and asked me about Voodoo and Ouija boards. She is 14, and goes to public middle school. There was a new “game” that had come out called “Charlie Charlie” and she wanted to know if it was real or not. It took everything in me to not drop my jaw….
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Asking for Help
My daughter is passionately independent. Ever since she was a toddler she has wanted to “do it herself.” Sometimes this is a good trait. It allows her to figure out ways to complete complex tasks and have a great sense of accomplishment when she does. Sometimes, this trait is a curse. She finds it very…
Give Them Grace – Chapter 7
This week, we’re in Chapter 7 of the Give Them Grace book club. To join us, all you need is a copy of Give Them Grace. After that, read these posts: Book Club Announcement Foreword and Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Join us in the Family Discipleship Facebook Group…
Why I Sometimes Ignore My Son’s Questions
My son is 4 and is very verbal. At his 3-year-old well check-up, his decades-in-the-business doctor told me that he’d never had a child that age who talks that much. Little did he know then. My ears get tired some days. Anyway, I digress… So take a normal 4-year-old and then add like 10 extra doses of a fondness for…
10 Verses for Kids to Pray Over Their Dads
As parents, we pray for our children. We seek the Lord for His protection, His guidance, and most importantly, for their salvation. It is then our job to show our children faith. As they see us praying, they learn to pray for others. A great method for teaching our children to pray is to pray…
Give Them Grace – Chapter 6
This week, we’re in Chapter 6 of the Give Them Grace book club. To join us, all you need is a copy of Give Them Grace. After that, read these posts: Book Club Announcement Foreword and Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Join us in the Family Discipleship Facebook Group for more…
Add a Little Theology to Your Child’s Summer Reading
In Koine Greek, the language of the New Testament, the word “Theos” means “God” and “ology” means “the study of.” Theology, then, just means “the study of God.” We study God by reading the Bible, which is all about Him. We also study Him by committing to understand good theology and doctrine, making certain that our…
Talking about the Commandments
I am a first born child, a rule-follower. I have always been the type of person who wants to be very clear on what the rules are so that I can follow them well. When people use “house rules” in a board or card game it drives me crazy. My son is a lot like…
Parenting Without Fear
My son is a gift from God, given to us after 8 years of trying, waiting, losing, crying, praying, hoping, and waiting some more. When I finally became pregnant, it was only after repeated loss. As a result, my pregnancy with him was distinguished from the ones before him with one significant marker: fear. For…
Salt and Light Scripture Memory Cards
The June scripture cards are here for the Kids in the Word Family Scripture Memory Challenge! We’re continuing our focus on the Sermon on the Mount (last time was the beatitudes). Don’t you love to dwell on the words of Jesus? I know I do! Our kids will be blessed to have these verses committed to memory….