We’re not raising children, we’re raising adults who need to learn how to navigate conflict and biblically reconcile with others. So how do we navigate arguments between siblings and why do we implement rules like “no tattling allowed”?Sibling

Why & How We Do Bible Time

Jan 8th, 2020 22m 50s

What is Bible Time, why do we do it as a family, and how do we actually sit down and make it happen on a regular basis? Deut 6:7 “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you

Building a Strong Individual Relationship with Each Child

Dec 4th, 2019 28m 6s

It’s really important to develop unique relationships with each of our children. Not only together, as mom and dad, but also individually, to form deep bonds that build trust and create opportunities for discipleship. It’s not necessarily an ea

A Few Simple Ways to Deuteronomy 6:7 Daily

Aug 21st, 2019 23m 16s

Deuteronomy 6:7 exhorts parents, “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” So how do we do it? What are the ben

Modeling a High View of God

Jul 3rd, 2019 16m 38s

How can we model a high view of God in our home? Especially when it can appear that the world is winning important battles. A.W. Tozer said it very well when he said: "The church rises or falls all together depending upon her view of God." I wo

Modeling a Submission to Authority

Jun 15th, 2019 15m 2s

The tone of today's culture does not resonate with the idea of submitting to authority. So what does it look like for us, as the adults and parents, to model an ongoing attitude of submission to authority so that we can set a Biblical tone in o

[Field Note] Robbing My Children’s Growth by Complaining

Nov 30th, 2018 2m 2s

If we complain often in front of our children, then we’re teaching them to despise the most pertinent tool God uses to sanctify.

[Field Note] Practicing What I Pray

Sep 5th, 2018 2m 6s

I pray often for my children to repent and follow Christ, to have a high view of God, and to have a high view of scripture. How can I model my own behavior to work in tandem with my prayers?

Conflict Resolution 101

Aug 24th, 2018 12m 20s

How do we train our children to handle conflict resolution? It starts with their siblings! We don't allow tattling, forcing our children to lean in, communicate, and think of others first.

[Field Note] Oh Ananias and Sapphira

Jun 22nd, 2018 2m 24s

In Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira experience drastic and immediate consequences for their sin. Is the drastic nature of this story the exception, or perhaps the rule? What are we teaching our children about the seriousness of sin?

[Field Note] Discovering Hypocrisy

Jun 13th, 2018 2m 3s

Find out what happens when my 6 year old confronts me with a hard truth.

[Field Note] Training vs Waiting

Jun 10th, 2018 1m 35s

Why I cannot depend on time to do the work that God has called me to as a parent.

[Field Note] Following Josiah's Example

Jun 7th, 2018 2m 31s

Sharing what I noticed in 2 Kings ch. 22-23 that brought me to ask the Lord an important question.

[Field Note] Robbing the Gospel of its Power

Jun 4th, 2018 2m 1s

How we can be robbing the gospel of its power in our homes and in front of our children.

[Field Note] Trust the Driver

Jun 2nd, 2018 1m 55s

Sharing why we are training our children to trust the one driving and not allowing any back seat questions.

[Field Note] If God Can Change My Heart...

May 28th, 2018 1m 57s

If God was able to take a rebellious young woman and transform her into a fruit bearing Christ follower, why can't I leave my children safely in His hands?

[Field Note] It's in the Little Choices

May 25th, 2018 2m 10s

While I wish that I could skyrocket my children's maturity with one grand gesture, it is truly all the little moments that God will use.

[Field Note] A Glad Surrender

May 22nd, 2018 1m 41s

What kind of obedience do I desire from my children and am I exemplifying that in my life?

[Field Note] Training My Heart

May 20th, 2018 2m 19s

I need to make sure that I am training my heart in the same way that I am aiming to train the hearts of my children.

[Field Note] Bringing God's Truths to Life

May 18th, 2018 2m 15s

It has been so helpful to give our kiddos visual aids when we talk through our bible reading.

[Field Note] Interrupting

May 16th, 2018 1m 51s

We train our kids to not interrupt, but are we overlooking the biggest culprit?

What We Do When We Want to Consistently Get Up Early

Mar 5th, 2018 11m 16s

Getting up early is hard. But it's definitely worth it. So how, and why, do we get up early as Christian parents?

Training Our Kids To Respect Adult Conversations

Feb 26th, 2018 7m 35s

What do we do when our kids want to be a part of our adult conversations? By helping our children to appropriately respect authority, by showing them their "rank", we can help them to develop a reverence for the ultimate authority of Christ.

When Our kids Throw A Fit After Losing A Game

Feb 19th, 2018 7m 9s

What do we do when our kids throw a fit after losing a game? We discuss how we train our kids to calm down, focus on others, and learn the consequences of anger.

Confronting Our Spouse With Something That’s Hard To Talk About

Jan 29th, 2018 6m 56s

What do we do when we want to confront our spouse with something that’s hard to talk about? Practicing biblical conflict resolution in our home sets the tone for strong parenting.