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Here are loads of resources and ideas to support you in your own personal discipleship, as well as building faith in your kids. In fact, it's your one-stop shop for all aspects of parenting, faith and church life!

THE BEST CHILDREN’S BIBLE DEVOTIONALS – FROM TOT TO TEEN!

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Best children's and teenage Bible devotionals/devotions, recommendations from a UK Christian parenting blog

There's nothing like a couple of messages from blog-readers to motivate you to write a blog post you've been meaning to write for a year. Talk about a kick up the backside. It has FULLY been my intention since early last year to compile a whole load of fabulous individual Bible devotionals for … [Read more...] about THE BEST CHILDREN’S BIBLE DEVOTIONALS – FROM TOT TO TEEN!

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith

HOW TO CELEBRATE ADVENT AT HOME

December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

How to celebrate Advent at home - 10 Advent ideas for families

I'm writing this in 2020. Although lockdown has just ended where we are, there are still huge restrictions on what we're able to do during Advent, and I know people are concerned they won't be able to take part in their usual Advent traditions this year. Live church services, Christingles, … [Read more...] about HOW TO CELEBRATE ADVENT AT HOME

Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Home

JESSE TREE IDEAS FOR FAMILIES: THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW!

December 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Jesse Tree ideas for families - the what, why and how!

Last year, having heard about this 'Jesse Tree' thing a few times, I decided to go for it with my family. We'd tried in the past, but our children were too young to really understand what was going on - and, if I'm being honest, I was pretty half-hearted about the whole thing. After all, who … [Read more...] about JESSE TREE IDEAS FOR FAMILIES: THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW!

Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Faith

A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

November 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

A Christian parenting book for single parents - Surviving and Thriving on the Single Parent Journey by Kat Seney-Williams, Lion Hudson, Care for the Family.

I've long had a particular admiration for those of my friends who are single parents. I even wrote about single parenting here. Let me be clear: I have a husband, and parenting STILL stretches me to the end of my resources and then some. (In fact, sometimes I say I have five children, because - … [Read more...] about A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

Books and resources· Parenting

THE BEST 2020 CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

October 27, 2020 3 Comments

The best 2020 Christmas picture books for children of all ages: preschoolers, EYFS, school-aged kids. Looking for Christmas books for 8 year olds? Best Christmas books for EYFS? I’ve got you covered!

I LOVE Christmas. And I LOVE Advent. (I even wrote a book about Advent). I love all the fun and creative ways we can anticipate the excitement of Christmas during December with our families. One of our favourite traditions is our Advent basket. It's so simple - I just throw all our Christmas … [Read more...] about THE BEST 2020 CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Faith

HOW CHRISTIAN FICTION ENCOURAGES BUSY PARENTS IN THEIR FAITH (+ REVIEW OF ‘THE MARRIAGE OF INNIS WILKINSON’)

October 26, 2020 4 Comments

The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson, Lauren H Brandenburg, Lion Hudson - review by Lucy Rycroft, The Hope Filled Family, UK Christian Parenting and Adoption Blog

As I write this blog, the tone I adopt is largely of the assumption that FAMILY LIFE IS CRAZY. Busy, loud, messy, dishevelled, chaotic - you choose the word. If this doesn't resonate with you, then can I politely suggest you're on the wrong website? Perhaps try Pinterest for some ideas of … [Read more...] about HOW CHRISTIAN FICTION ENCOURAGES BUSY PARENTS IN THEIR FAITH (+ REVIEW OF ‘THE MARRIAGE OF INNIS WILKINSON’)

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith

12 CHRISTIAN HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS (WHICH DON’T CELEBRATE THE SCARY STUFF!)

October 8, 2020 2 Comments

What can I do instead of celebrating Halloween? Here are 10 creative Christian Halloween party and treat ideas to help you mark All Hallows Eve with integrity and fun.

Every year, Halloween rolls around sooner than I'm expecting. And every year, I feel like I've once again failed to come to any workable conclusion about whether we should or shouldn't participate as Christians, and where our boundaries lie. Last year, I expressed some of this in my post … [Read more...] about 12 CHRISTIAN HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS (WHICH DON’T CELEBRATE THE SCARY STUFF!)

Faith· Halloween· Parenting

HOW HISTORICAL FICTION CAN HELP US TEACH OUR CHILDREN ABOUT RACIAL EQUALITY

September 20, 2020 1 Comment

The Tigers in the Tower (Julia Golding, Lion Hudson) is a gripping historical novel suitable for 9+ which raises interesting points about racial equality and justice.

The tragic death of George Floyd, and the riots, injuries and deaths which have taken place since then, woke many of us up to systemic injustices when it comes to racial equality. And because many of these injustices are a direct result of actions taken many years ago, it's become increasingly … [Read more...] about HOW HISTORICAL FICTION CAN HELP US TEACH OUR CHILDREN ABOUT RACIAL EQUALITY

Books and resources· Education

26 CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOK IDEAS FOR CHILDREN AND TWEENS

September 11, 2020 4 Comments

A guide to the best Christian fiction book ideas for children and tweens, with ideas for 5-7, 8-10 and 10-12 year olds. For children's books with Christian values, look no further!

We all want our kids to get into reading - I see loads of questions come up in Facebook groups asking for book recommendations for their children. And aren't we just so fortunate in how many wonderful authors we have available to us? I gawp every time I walk in Waterstone's and browse the kids' … [Read more...] about 26 CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOK IDEAS FOR CHILDREN AND TWEENS

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith

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