Parents in today’s culture often believe that our children should be the light of our lives and that we should be willing to sacrifice everything for them. Yet there is a fine line between what is healthy and what is unhealthy when it comes to our parental devotion.

As you embark on the journey of motherhood, it is wise to consider the topic of support. Whether you are pregnant for the first time or the fourth time, you’ll find yourself in need of the voices of others when considering everything…

The bark of a dog, a dark room, or the sudden crack of thunder—what for one child is a fleeting moment of distress can, for another, become a source of paralyzing fear. While most children have fears, especially at various stages of development, sometimes these fears can escalate into something more significant: a phobia.

When my husband and I became parents last May, we started having conversations about our expanding family. With our new addition, things like family culture and values seemed more important than ever, but thinking about how to raise our son in a gospel-centered way—and all that goes into it—seemed overwhelming.

Though the DSM-5 has yet to offer a specific diagnosis for screen addiction, anecdotally many of us would admit that we feel incredibly addicted to all of the little gadgets that are supposed to improve our lives. Despite the mass benefits that screen technology offers for work, education, and play, screen usage has started to feel eerily similar to the pangs of addiction.

Think for a moment about the close relationships you have in your life, or the people you like being around. How do they make you feel? How do they make you feel about yourself?

What does it look like to truly pray without ceasing, especially when life is busy and going a million miles an hour? What does it look like to walk with the Lord when the hurries of life can feel unceasing as well? 

While caring for a newborn is fulfilling and rewarding, at times it can also feel confusing, agonizing, demanding, and unbearable. Unlike their babys’ cries, moms may feel like theirs go unheard. Here are some suggestions to help you as you begin your mothering journey.

Teenagers get a bad rap—they are often seen as mouthy, irreverent, lazy, and impulsive. They certainly can be all those things, but have we ever wondered why?

The teen years can feel like a stark contrast from the warmth and cuddles of the younger years. But this season also holds blessings beyond what you might see right now.

Whether you are a parent, ministry leader, educator, or someone else with teens in your life who you care about, it is more important than ever before to step back and consider what they’re are going through — and how we can help.