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Nurturing a Positive View of the Gospel
Helping children see sin and grace points them to the gospel. Learn how loving correction can lead them—and us—back to God’s circle of blessing.
Helping Kids Recognize Sin
Help your children see sin as a doorway to grace, not shame. Teach them that honesty about sin draws us to Jesus, not drives us from Him.
Building God-Awareness Through Wonder and Gratitude
Help your children see God as real through wonder and gratitude. Learn how to nurture awe, awareness, and worship through creation and daily life.
Building Gospel Foundations Early
Even the youngest children can begin learning about God’s goodness. Discover how early instruction plants gospel roots in little hearts.
From Good Kids to Gospel Kids
Parenting is more than raising well-behaved kids. Learn why the gospel—not good behavior—must guide how we disciple our children.
The Fruitful Life: A Final Reflection on Growth and Grace
True freedom isn’t about striving but abiding in Christ. Reflect on the fruit of the Spirit and take practical steps to keep growing in grace and faithfulness.
The Secret to True Self Control: Living Free Under Christ’s Authority
Discover how self-control is not mere willpower but Spirit-empowered freedom to resist sin, pursue God’s will, and grow in Christlike character.
Walking by the Spirit: How to Keep in Step with the Spirit Daily
True freedom isn’t found in self-effort but in Spirit-empowered growth. Learn how to walk with Him daily and see fruit grow from grace, not striving.
Book Review: Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining and Bitterness by David Powlison
Can our sinful anger truly be transformed into something God-honoring and good? David Powlison thinks it can—and lays out a thoughtful path to that end.
Book Review: Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston Smith
A thoughtful exploration of the nature, role, and invitation our emotions offer in our journey of sanctification.
Book Review: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for An Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
Contrary to what the world tells us, setting limits and habits in our lives is actually a powerful way to help us grow. This book shows why and how.
Book Review: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons
"...How we direct our eyes, minds, hearts, and hands in the everyday will determine whom we ultimately worship and what we ultimately become. ..."
Beyond Knowledge: Harvesting Wisdom from Books (New Series Intro)
Reading good books, starting with the Bible, is key to our growth in sanctification. An introduction to a new series for the fall featuring some books that have changed me.
Summary Post: The Ministry of Spiritual Motherhood
A summary post of the past series , with reflection questions to build your own ministry.
A Primer on Filling Your Home With Wisdom and Beauty
Every home can be beautiful when it is focused on honoring God and loving others. Questions to think about as you frame your home’s routines and fill it with the things that reflect your values.
Three Lessons to Teach Younger Moms
Three key lessons I have learned through motherhood that I’d pass on to the next generation of moms.
A Few Thoughts on a Sensitive Topic: Submission in Marriage
A quick look at the topic of submission in marriage plus some resources on walking through situations where abuse may be suspected.
How the Heat Reveals Our Hearts
Through the heat of our lives, God has good purposes: to reveal us our hearts. He does this through opening our eyes to see the thorns that show up, so we might know where we need to grow.
Transformation from the Heart: The 4 P's of Change
Change is possible: an introduction to the point, possibility, process and picture of change.