Are you a strict disciplinarian, lenient disciplinarian, or a mix of both? Do you fully understand the concept of “spare the rod, spoil the child” (Prov 13:24)? According to biblical wisdom, the greatest love we show our children is when … Continue reading →
Dear Lord, please bless my children in everything they do. As they grow and live each day, please keep them close to You. Watch them as they run and play, and calm their childish fears. Comfort them when they are … Continue reading →
Growth charts and tests help assess a child’s physical and mental progress. But growth occurs in other areas, too.
Continue reading →One of my favorite Bible verses is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reads, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I have turned to this verse … Continue reading →
According to Barna Research in their 2016 State of the Church study, of all church attendees, “almost half (46%) attend a church of 100 or fewer members. More than one-third (37%) attend a midsize church of over 100, but not … Continue reading →
Growing up in West Michigan, my favorite season of the year was summer. I was never a fan of cold weather, and in Michigan we’d get a lot of that! I loved the warm summer days when I could play … Continue reading →