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Discipleship for parents

As parents, we can end up investing so much time in our children that we neglect our own spiritual journey. Here are some great resources and ideas to support mums and dads as we seek to draw closer to Jesus together.

20+ Best Books to Read During Advent

September 28, 2021 4 Comments

Best books to read during Advent. What should I read during Advent? Best Advent Bible studies. What is an Advent devotional?

I don't know about you, but I struggle to retain *any* sort of spiritual focus during Advent. It's not that I don't want to. It's just that the obligations of present shopping and wrapping, tree buying and decorating, family-dynamics negotiating, Secret Santa organising and school activities … [Read more...] about 20+ Best Books to Read During Advent

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

20 Fabulous Bible Studies for Women

July 23, 2021 4 Comments

Bible studies for women, women's Bible studies, free online Bible studies for women, printable women's Bible study lessons.

Much as I love the Bible, if I'm being totally honest, I don't always find it an easy read. I mean - it's so BIG! And much of it is hard to instantly understand or apply. Other bits don't seem relevant to my life right now, and still other bits feel over-familiar, from which it is hard to extract … [Read more...] about 20 Fabulous Bible Studies for Women

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Marriage

THE BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOKS FOR MUMS

March 3, 2021 6 Comments

Best Christian fiction books for mums, as recommended by The Hope-Filled Family, UK Christian parenting blog.

The thing you have to know about me right from the off is that it took me well over seven years after becoming a mother to get into a decent reading habit. And by 'decent' I don't even mean every night for half an hour. I mean some nights, for as many minutes as I could muster before falling … [Read more...] about THE BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOKS FOR MUMS

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith

WHY AND HOW SHOULD EXHAUSTED PARENTS MAKE TIME FOR SEX?

February 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Parenthood and sex - why and how should we make an effort, despite being exhausted?

OK, hear me out on this one. I'm not planning a career change into sex therapy, I promise you. And I'm not about to divulge awkward personal details which would make you run a thousand miles from this blog and never return. BUT. I am, for want of a better title, a 'Christian parenting … [Read more...] about WHY AND HOW SHOULD EXHAUSTED PARENTS MAKE TIME FOR SEX?

Discipleship for parents· Family Life· Marriage

HOW TO CELEBRATE ADVENT AT HOME

December 3, 2020 2 Comments

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

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

October 26, 2020 5 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

HOW TO HAVE A FAMILY PASSOVER MEAL

March 24, 2020 6 Comments

How do I plan a passover for children? What is the seder meal? Here are all the benefits of doing a passover meal with your family, plus links to a helpful passover guide and seder plate worksheet.

I'm absolutely over the moon today to be welcoming one of my long-time heroes here on the blog! Victoria Beech (aka Mrs Godventure) is a mum, and highly experienced children's worker, writer and speaker. She runs the Godventure website and writes the awesome Godventure resources, which I've … [Read more...] about HOW TO HAVE A FAMILY PASSOVER MEAL

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Easter & Lent· Faith· Family Life

FAMILY DEVOTION IDEAS (WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE RUNNING RIOT)

March 20, 2020 6 Comments

What is the best way to lead a family devotion? These family devotion ideas will help guide you through the chaos of family life towards Jesus together.

I don't know if you've ever tried sitting down with your family for a planned time of Bible reading, prayer, worship or all three. If you haven't, imagine unicycling into a lion's cage, balancing a ball on your head, and holding raw steaks out in front of you whilst listening to some vintage … [Read more...] about FAMILY DEVOTION IDEAS (WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE RUNNING RIOT)

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

16 Best Family Devotions (For All the Family)

March 20, 2020 23 Comments

10 best family devotion resources suitable for all ages, interests and family set-ups.

Common questions amongst time-poor Christian parents who want to nurture their children's faith might be: What are the best family devotions? What are the best ways to come together as a family around God's word? What will really ignite our faith as individuals and as a family? And will we make … [Read more...] about 16 Best Family Devotions (For All the Family)

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