Responding to “But Why” and Guiding Her to God’s Word
“But why?” Every parent of toddler and teen parent grimaces. In each stage the “why” question represents something deeper. At times a rebellious heart refusing to submit … Read More
Close the Scripture Gap by Reading the Bible in Your Home
In the early 1980s researchers found that children living in poverty heard 30 million fewer words by the age of three than those from middle class families. … Read More
Why It’s Okay for a Godly Girl to be Disappointed
There’s a common misconception among Christian girls that in order to be pleasing to God, they must bury our feelings and remain in a constant state of … Read More
Why Mixed-Age Play Fosters Discipleship Among Kids
Thanks to jam-packed schedules and not a whole lot of free play time, kids today are experiencing less and less of what’s known as Mixed-Age Play, which … Read More
Ease Her Need for Perfection by Showing Her God’s Faithfulness
Is your daughter a type-A, all ducks-in-a-row, tie-a-bow-on-it kind of gal? She’s not alone. It probably comes as no surprise that girls, more so than their male … Read More
God Gave Your Girl Authority to Conquer the Obstacles of Life
Say “authority”, and your girl probably thinks about your parental authority over her—that her parents are in charge. Authority, in is a word, meaning “control.” But beyond … Read More
Family Routine Changes Begin in the Smallest Things
Studies show adding small new behaviors to existing ones makes way for big habitual change. For example, if your family watches TV nightly, but each of you … Read More
Christ’s Courage Empowers Your Girl to do Hard Things
“Oh, I could never do that!” Many people today humbly say this phrase and walk a path of sideline Christian living. Have you or your girl ever … Read More
Replacing a Divisive Heart with the Fruit of the Spirit
“You’re so stubborn you’d argue with a fence post!” We get a good laugh out of this saying, but the root of the issue here is not … Read More
When She’s Guided by God’s Will, She’s not Swayed by Circumstance
It’s common for young believers to express doubt in times of difficult circumstance. In fact, a recent Barna study cites “God allowing bad things to happen” as … Read More
Why Asking “How Did You See God at Work Today?” Matters
As our kids go back to school, whether in-person or remotely, time spent around the dinner table together becomes extra important. But don’t fall into the “how … Read More
Teach Her to Abide in Her Faith
Houseplants have made a major comeback! For girls with black thumbs, keeping them alive proves no easy task. They neglect it, and without care, the plant withers … Read More