Family calendars are increasingly filled with a myriad of activities, American Heritage Girls meetings, mid-week church gatherings, sports, dance, and a partridge in a pear tree! I’m … Read More
“Mom, they told me my words were hateful—but all I said was that God loves them.” These conversations are happening more and more often with Christian girls … Read More
“Speak the true words, honey. Go ahead.” When your girl struggles to face a giant in her life—a big audition, overcoming extreme shyness in a new group, … Read More
We all know the benefits of getting outside—better mood, lower stress levels, and physical wellness. If you’re looking for a way to maximize your family’s time outside, … Read More
When you instruct your daughter to do something—empty the dishwasher, clean the bathroom, take the homework folder out of her backpack—how many times does it take her … Read More
OK, you’ve taken the leap to start family Bible reading together. And so far, it’s gone pretty well. But then, “What does THAT mean?” blurts into the … Read More
“You’re still the one.” This line has woven itself into romantic song lyrics more than a few times in the last 40 years. Typically it is sung … Read More
What is your family’s strategy on giving? Do you throw a dollar here, $10 there, and drop some change in the offering plate on Sundays? While the … Read More
Have you heard a government official or CEO describe themselves recently on the news as “gentle and lowly”? I bet you haven’t! Our modern culture has a … Read More
Trendy clothes, fancy vacations, luxury houses—your girl sees what others enjoy and feels the pang of envy to have it for herself. But even more than material … Read More
Health professionals are reporting higher rates of vitamin D deficiency in children. Why is this concerning? This vitamin is associated with a myriad of processes in a … Read More
Historically, a post-high-school faith exodus typically happened once a family’s child turned 18 when they chose not to attend weekly worship services or live out their faith. … Read More