Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God

Is there such a thing as being too comfortable in our walk faith? Do we easily take God's presence for granted? Is our inherent forgetfulness taking over the space where our trust should be? Maybe. There's a reason that we are meant to study God's Word daily and pray without ceasing. We need to stay alert and be watchful for a few things. The enemy is always on the prowl and has all the time in th...

Many will suggest that we get in or stay in the habit of going to church. I would like to offer the idea that going to church is not meant to be a habit, but something that we live out each week. We are called by God to get together with believers on a regular basis to worship together, to hear the Word of God read and taught, to encourage one another, and to pray for one another (Hebrews 10:24-25...

If you find it hard to squeeze time out for God each day or week, a great way to remedy that is to find someone to be accountable to. Think about adding a prayer partner to your life, get regular time penned into your calendar, and show up for each other and God will show up for you. ESV Scriptures in Today's Episode: Psalm 145:18 Matthew 18:19-20 James 5:16 1 Thes. 5:11 Romans 15: 5-6 Luke 9:28

By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.   2 Peter 1:4 It is a good thing that God created us to love our children unconditionally because they are constantly pulling at our patience when they just. don't. listen. Am I...

The power of prayer is incredible and fruitful. God calls us to pray continuously as well as set an example for our children. 1 Timothy 2:1 says "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions , and thanksgivings be made for all people." (ESV) Paul tells us that we are to pray on behalf of others just as the Lord has set up the Holy Spirit to do for us. Romans 8:26 assures u...

God's strength is an infinite resource for us. So why are we always trying to do things on our own? This world is full of messages about being independent, self-reliant, and helping ourselves. That's what our kids see too. Let's alleviate that burden from them and encourage them to rely on God's strength and not just their own. Many places in the Bible remind us that God's strength is ready and wa...

Let’s talk about tuck-in time. It’s been a long day and that glorious bedtime has finally arrived. The kids are clean and ready to go to sleep. As you go though the bedtime routine, you probably include prayer time. There are as many ways to do this as there are children. First, let’s break down the traditional bedtime prayer that most of us have memorized from our nursery rhyme books. Then let’s...

Part of training our kids up in the way they should go is showing them how to pray. Saying bedtime prayers, lifting up our voices together in church, and praying for them when they get hurt are all fantastic ways to set the example and put them on a path toward a deep and tangible relationship with their Heavenly Father. They will go through phases of confidence in praying out loud but continue to...

Doing hard things is, well, hard. It is easy to grow weary in the mundane. When you are faced with difficult or even repetitive things, do you shy away or tend to put them off?  Some people actually work better when they wait until the last minute.  I like to get things done ahead of time, but at times, things are just so tempting to put off until later.  Dishes are a perfect exampl...

When we are in the thick of things it can be hard to remember why it is worth the trial and frustration. Keeping the purpose, end goal, or even potential fruit from the effort is helpful. Make sure you’re inviting God and His amazing wisdom and strength into your journey because with God nothing is impossible!

The “Back to School” signs are all over the stores. That amazing new pencil smell is in the air. The school buses are being scrubbed down to a shiny yellow. Are you ready? Or are you rolling your eyes because it is only August 3rd? Many schools around the U.S. will be opening in the next few weeks as throngs of kids flood the halls and classrooms. Many homeschools will be ordering and organizing t...

We sacrifice a lot for our kids: time, money, personal space, etc. If God asked you to sacrifice your kids, would you? I'm not suggesting that God is going to direct you to kill your kids or anything like that so don't get me wrong.  Please don't get me wrong there!  But there are other ways that He will ask us to give our kids back to Him and are you willing to let go of control in your...

As parents, we are naturally inclined to worry about our kids.  Whether it's about their past, present, or future, how it all comes together to make or break them is the ultimate concern for all of us.  Some of us also wonder whether we should have started a therapy fund for them years ago to make up for the damage we're probably causing by having no idea what we're doing sometimes. &nbs...

Like any journey, faith has a beginning and a middle, but does it have an end? When we get to heaven, we don’t stop believing. Our faith is perfected. But how we get there is certainly an adventure. Maybe you have always believed in Jesus, or perhaps you are still wrestling with God on some things. No matter where you are at, you are here because you want to raise kids who know and love God. Just...

All believers have been imbued with spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit. Do you know what yours are? How do they affect the way you raise your kids! What are your children’s gifts if they have come to know and accept Christ as their Lord and Savior? These are great questions that we are going to dive into today! Thanks for joining us.

Friends are the family that we choose. Who are you surrounding yourself with and what does it mean to be a good friend from God's point of view? This episode is LOADED with scripture so in case you were driving while listening and couldn't take notes, here are all of the Bible references: Iron sharpens iron: Proverbs 27:17 Choose wisely: Proverbs 12:26, 1 Cor. 15:33 Why do we need friends? Psalm 1...

Does parenting seem like a social experiment at times? It’s full of highs and lows, successes and failures, dull moments and highlights, and everything in between. That first child gets the brunt of it all. But is that necessarily a bad thing? Dive in to find out!

I know that you never complain about your kids.  You're never impatient.  Everything just flows along swimmingly.  Right?   WRONG-O!! But God has provided a way for us to lament and express our impatience and frustrations.  Check out today's podcast to learn more. For an easy inexpensive meal idea, check out our Facebook page . Have a blessed week!

Do you ever get frustrated because your kids keep making the same mistakes and you're not seeing any growth in their character no matter what you do?  Are you wondering when they are going to grow out of some behaviors?  Don't you wish they would just do what you say?  Me too.  But in my experience, when I partner with God and trust that He is faithful, I know that He is. &nbsp...

Memorial Day weekend is a time that America sets apart to specifically honor those who have sacrificed their lives during active military service.  It is a time to recognize the glory in serving our country with everything they had.  I am in awe of those who are willing to step up and give their all for me, an insignificant American citizen so that I can maintain the freedoms and rights...

When your kids complain about doing things around the house or schoolwork, what's their reaction?  It's irritating when they go right to complaining.  Think about how God feels when we do the same thing.  Listen to today's episode for a new perspective on the mundane parts of life and it may just make your day lighter! Scripture from Today's Episode: 1 Peter 4:10-11 (NIV) Romans 11:...

Count to 10. Walk away. Close your eyes. Keep your mouth closed. Say nothing. Don't say anything unless you have something nice to say. This is all great advice when we are angry, upset, or overwhelmed.  But how easy is it to execute any of these?  For some, it is definitely easier than others.  Something we all have in common as imperfect parents is that we get angry.  And we...

Have you ever opened your mouth and your parent came out of it?  It happens to all of us.  Today, I'm highlighting a few phrases that many of us swear we'll never say to our kids, and yet, we do.  I hope you enjoy today's episode and share some of the things your parents have said that you find yourself repeating as a parent.  Share it in the comments or head over to our Facebo...

May the 4th be with you!  I'm so excited that this episode comes out on May 4th.  It's a "holiday" around our Star Wars obsessed house!  Do you do anything fun for it?  Like, make fun shaped pancakes?  If you dye pancake batter green, pour out a circle and then pour out two quick plops to the sides, you have Yoda Pancakes! About today's show: Although saying "No" to our ki...

Going to church can feel exhausting when you have children in tow.  As we return to church and Sunday School is limited, what do we do with them?  How do we keep them sitting still so WE can worship and listen to the message from our pastor?  Listen well, friends.  I'm going to tell you a tale. Sponsored by What's the Occasion Club Loneliness and Depression are on the rise sinc...