New Parents

• How to Create Rhythms of Rest with Christian Lullabies The soothing lyrics lull me to sleep and encourage deep rest. How magical is their power, it’s no wonder that mothers and caregivers have been using lullabies to elicit rest for centuries! Rachel Baker Apr 05, 2021
• 4 Ways God Raises Upright Children in an Upside-Down World As a new father, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t troubled by recent events or concerned about the direction our world is heading. The world may never be as safe as I want it to be for my daughter. Some battl... Joel Ryan Mar 11, 2021
• 5 Beautiful Scriptures to Pray throughout Your Pregnancy Pregnancy is an exciting time--you’re about to embark on the journey of parenthood and you are probably busy preparing to meet your little one. There are many ways we prepare to welcome a baby into our lives... Veronica Neffinger Oct 28, 2020
• What Is a Baby Dedication in the Church and Are They Biblical? What's the difference between infant baptism and baby dedications? Jason Soroski Oct 14, 2020
• 4 Encouragements for Moms Who Struggle with Motherhood It's not that I don’t have the desire to cherish my little ones; it's that I often feel like I can't. Julie Davis Mar 19, 2020
• Is God Calling You or Someone You Love to Be a Foster Parent? Amanda Idleman Mar 12, 2020
• 3 Encouragements for Parents Who Are Utterly Exhausted The early months with a newborn are not the only years of exhaustion. Until the elusive extra-long vacation arrives on the backs of magical fairy wings, here are a few things to know. Kendra Fletcher Mar 09, 2020
• 7 Ideas for Finding Your New Normal in Parenting Early parenthood is lived as a blur.  The details swirl together, nights run into the daytime, sleep is in short supply, and the survival of all involved takes what feels like a massive effort. Thi... Amanda Idleman Feb 19, 2020
• 9 Ways to Make Little Ones Feel Loved Due to life's busyness, the reality is we have to be intentional about connecting with our kids on a daily basis. Amanda Idleman Jan 08, 2020
• Is it Sinful to Spank Your Children? Spanking is a sin when done out of anger. The Word of God says to not sin in your anger, in other words, reacting out of your sin nature is against God’s perfect will for loving relationships. A child does n... Lisa Brown Aug 28, 2019
• When Should I have the Birds and the Bees Talk with My Kids? When trying to discern when and how to teach your kids about sex, you must know your child well enough to know when it’s time to begin a dialogue about sex. A wise parent will realize your child will likely ... Rhonda Stoppe Aug 19, 2019
• What I Wish I Could Tell Myself on the Day I Became a Mother There are so many things I know now that I wish I’d known then. And If I could go back in time, this is what I’d say. May Patterson Aug 19, 2019