If Lent feels helpful to you this year, it doesn’t have to start big

If Lent feels helpful to you this year, it doesn’t have to start big

If Lent feels helpful to you this year, it doesn’t have to start big

If you asked “Would it be helpful to spend more intentional time with Jesus right now?” What might

How have YOU experienced Lent? Is it life-giving for you? Let me know in the comments! PS: For

If you ever feel like you’re “behind” spiritually, take a breath

Somewhere along the way, we picked up the idea that meaningful child discipleship has to be intense

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough to help my kids know God?”…You’re not alone

I read so many family discipleship books when my kids were young that I felt bowed over with the

Which ones do you already do? Which would you like to try? They’re all so simple, but they all

This hike felt like a bit of a slog

Looking for a fresh devotional for your family in January? I recommend these 3 devotionals…read on

We can’t do EVERYTHING but we can do SOMETHING

Did you know you can find nearly all aspects of the theology of salvation in the Grinch? The only

We tend to think a lot about money this time of year…mostly asking questions like “how will I afford

“Just Enough Room for Christmas” (by Robin Currie) reminds me so much of Jan Brett’s iconic book,

What does it take to help our kids grow in generosity? Check out this great idea from on the

Looking for an Advent devo your kids will BEG to read? If you have kids age 7+ and want an Advent

Yes, even little kids can participate in serving others

I’ve teamed up with some incredible Christian Canadian creators to bring a little extra joy to your

Want to light Advent candles but don’t have a fancy wreath? No problem! Just make a craft one out of

READY FOR ADVENT? #kids #adventactivities #christianparenting

Some of our answered prayers 👇🏼 - my teen was anxious about getting braces

TOO MUCH CANDY in this season? Try this!! To listen to the whole podcast episode on growing

The Bible says we should “Give thanks in ALLLLL circumstances” (1 Thess 5:18) but WHY? What makes

The Bible says, “Rejoice always, pray constantly, GIVE THANKS in everything; for this is God’s will

How does your family practice gratitude? Here are few ideas! (PS to listen to the full podcast

Such a fun idea from my interview with on the topic of connecting with our kids

What a beautiful vision of the reason God put us in families

Discipling kids is just as much about the relationship you’re building with your kids as it is about

I’m not making this stuff up - it’s recorded in the only (as far as I know) long-term study done of

What exactly IS family discipleship? Is it just about making sure our kids believe the right

The book of John is already complicated and metaphorical (although beautiful, of course) but can be

How many of these have you read? Also...I’m not joking in this video

I love reading the Bible with my kids and I get it…to lots of people, that’s kinda weird

What do you do when you need rest? What feels like rest to you? If you’re tired of being tired and

Are your Christian teens disengaged?

Do you think the type of rest that Jesus took is practical in your life? If you’re tired of being

Do you feel like Sabbath-style rest is meeting your needs right now?

Last week we’d made a commitment to spend a few hours together on Sunday afternoon…and then the

Are you TIRED? Weary? Worn out? This is what we’re talking about this month on the Little Shoots

In “Kailani’s Gift,” we’re reminded that true worship isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth and

Worship is so much more than just singing on Sunday mornings

I absolutely LOVE middle grade books that come from a Christian worldview but have a unique hook

I’ve been delighted at how the summer reading challenge is going…turns out that when you package up

What do you think of Dorina’s definition of worship? How do you worship God? Part of worship, for

Did you go to church yesterday? I did, and I love being there, worshipping and connecting with my

Worship isn’t about God needing our praise—it’s a response to His incredible holiness and faithful