Some of my best conversations with my five year old happen when I’m putting her to bed at night. When it’s time to...
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How to Get Your Kids to Own Their Faith
Yesterday, on a whim, I asked for some input on a new theology curriculum for parents/kids. I just wanted to hear some...
Kids’ Theology Handbook Ebook
We all think we know how to explain Jesus. until our kids ask us for specifics.
“How do I explain the Trinity to a four year old without becoming a heretic?” As a theology teacher and mom of three kids under 8, I understand this difficulty. I have the advantage of a religion degree to assist me when teaching my kids—something many people do not have! The pages of this resource contain the answers to 38 common questions you may encounter as you explain the fundamentals of Christianity to your little ones.
Kids’ Theology Handbook
We all think we know how to explain Jesus—until our kids ask us for specifics. “How do I explain the Trinity to a four...
Our Kids Won’t “Ask Jesus Into Their Hearts” and Here’s Why
A few months ago I shared on Instagram that we don’t teach our children a gospel message using language like, “Ask Jesus into your heart and…” Many questions arose from what I shared and I want a permanent place to store this information! I think more parents (and pastors) are moving toward clarity in the gospel message, and as we do, I hope this post serves as a jumping-off point for prayerful discussion.
How (and Why) to Teach Your Kids to Sit Through Church
For the past five and a half years we’ve been actively teaching our kids (at the time of writing, ages almost 6, 4, and 1) to sit through church. When this is mentioned, I’m inevitably asked a series of questions:
“Do you not like Sunday school?”
“Don’t you want a break?”
“Why would you do that?”
“Aren’t you afraid of what people think about your kids staying in adult service?”
Ten Answers to Your Questions About Biblical Hospitality
A few weeks ago I answered questions about hospitality on Instagram. The questions and my answers were not saved, so I am sharing some of what I said here in a blog post for permanent reference! The topic of hospitality is near and dear to my heart. I truly believe it is both a lost art and a gospel mandate; people are most comfortable opening up their hearts and lives in context of a home. Further, most Christians know they should share and live their faith in community, but because hospitality is not prioritized, this faith-sharing never actually happens.
44 Questions We Asked Before Getting Engaged
Before we were engaged, Josh and I asked each other a LOT of questions. Getting engaged is a big decision and we wanted to be as united as possible before making that jump! Recently I shared that Josh and I went on some “special” dates when we were dating – dates a little different than what you see on Pinterest.
Five Questions to Ask Singles Instead of “How’s the Love Life?”
The division between single and married remains a difficult barrier in the modern church. Though both sides are well-intended, many married couples act as if they don’t recall the difficulties of singleness. In turn, singles feel as if married people are only interested in the status of their love lives – and little else.