3 Ways to Encourage a Child Who Leans Toward Legalism and Perfectionism
“Ready, set, let’s head out,” I told my Sunday School group. Everyone clamored into line eagerly except for one little girl. I urged her to... Read more
Category: Faith
God is Sufficient for Your False Guilt
“I feel bad about…” I began. My husband joked it was time for my daily list of “things I feel guilty about that I probably... Read more
3 steps to helping kids grasp God’s grace when they’ve messed up
She proudly led me into the hall, demanding I cover my eyes first. When she said “open them!” my jaw dropped. The surprise was a... Read more
Ruins and the Things That Last
We took a trip to England and Scotland recently. Some of our time was spent visiting ruins of castles, abbeys, and fortresses. The sagging, mossy... Read more
Nothing Better To Do
I wonder if the disciples were more surprised when they discovered the empty grave or when Jesus’ nail-pierced hands prepared them breakfast. I’m a little... Read more
Forever New
I love our Easter traditions. We decorate cookies while watching a movie that points to God’s mercy, like the 10 Commandments or The Case For... Read more
In No Hurry
I am a person of hurry. No one who knows me hasn't felt rushed by me at one point or another. But God takes His time. His plan to save us and adopt us as His own - in the fullness of time long-awaited - took time, humanly speaking. Read more
Who Are You Grateful To?
The children’s ministry at our church has focused on gratitude this month and I’ve loved that there’s a dual focus: who we’re grateful for and... Read more
26. God Watches Over Our Coming {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:8) A life of faith is two postures lived at once:... Read more
15. A Prayer for Psalm 121:3-4 by Emily Robertson {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
Father in Heaven, I thank you for these promises over my life, and the reminder of who you are. I thank you that while I... Read more