ARTICLES & RESOURCES THAT Change FAMILIES

Introduction I loved music from birth and literally sang songs off of the radio while I was still in my crib. I moved from Idaho to Nashville right after high school and began pursing a career in music while attending Belmont University. Soon after, I graduated and began working at EMI Nashville. In a few...

Introduction: Meditating On Scripture “My biggest encouragement is to meditate on the word – by listening or simply by having a notecard or two around the house with the verses God is using in your world right now. You are going to be giving out so much and you need to be replenishing as you...

Introduction: The Living Word of God A few days ago, I went upstairs to tuck my younger two into bed, pray over them, and kiss them goodnight. After kissing the head of my 10 year old, I entered my almost 12-year-old daughter’s room to find her waiting eagerly with her Bible open. “Mama, I want...

Introduction New Year’s Resolutions. As we are progressing into the new year some may react to that with a fist pump, others may have just had their gag reflex triggered. I have been on both side of the fence there; I think it depends on the year and the resolutions made. Regardless of your position...

Introduction: Practicing Kindness, Empathy, and Prayer “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care...” 1 Peter 5: 1-4 I think we can all agree this election cycle has been long. Last week’s elections brought both a historic upset and some challenges to our personal relationships. Plus, my children are more aware this election...

Introduction: Launch Your Child Into Their Calling Recently, I was back home in Texas having lunch with my parents and my oldest sister. While we were all sitting together, my sister and I were chatting about raising our children and the different talents and dreams we see in each kiddo. As we were chatting, my father...

Introduction: The Beauty of Adoption I remember several years ago sitting in church listening to an old friend speak of his recent trip to Africa. I watched as images of beautiful people, an unknown land, and poverty flashed before my eyes. The place? Burkina Faso. I cried through the whole thing. For Darrel and Kim...

INTRODUCTION: Leading Kids Into Worship “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God.” Psalm 100:1-3 (NIV) The song written in Psalm 100 reminds us that we were all made to worship the living God. As we are...

Simple Family Worship & Devotions!    A few things right up front: I define family worship as a practice of intentionally setting aside time to teach, train and disciple your family in God's Word. Family Worship comes in different forms and rhythms and looks different for every family. Some families have worship every day, some...

Introduction: Parenting with the Teenage Years in Mind You may know my story from previous blogs, but if you don't a quick refresher is that my husband, Eric, and I got married young and started our family not long after our wedding vows. So these days, while most of our friends are still having babies, E and I...

Introduction: Growing Your Kids Relationship With God pt. 3 For those of you just joining us, this is part 3 of a 5 Part Series Called, “How to Help Your Kids Grow In Their Relationship With God.” In part one, we looked at family prayer from a different perspective. In part two, I challenged you to include your children...

Introduction: Kids Relationship with God Pt.2 God created your kids for relationship with Him and the cool thing is God is not hindered by the age of your kids or their ability to focus! In fact, I believe any parent can do this and your kids can be any age. I believe it's simple to...