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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.

HOW TO LEAD A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP (WHEN YOU CAN’T MEET IN PERSON)

March 18, 2020 4 Comments

How do you lead a small group online, when you're used to meeting in person? This article deals with every aspect of virtual groups, from choosing a platform to reassuring members.

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another", says the writer of Hebrews (10:24-25). Had this crisis hit us 20 years ago - nay, even 10 years ago - we might … [Read more...] about HOW TO LEAD A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP (WHEN YOU CAN’T MEET IN PERSON)

Discipleship for parents· Faith

THE BEST FAMILY WORSHIP SONGS (WHICH WON’T MAKE YOU CRINGE!)

February 27, 2020 8 Comments

These family worship songs are great for kids and adults alike, containing upbeat family songs to get your family uniting in faith as you listen and sing along.

We're big fans of music in our family, not least because I'm a Music graduate and my husband has always been an avid music-listener - both live and recorded. In fact, I often moan at him because he has to have music on in the background All.The.Time. The other night when we were trying to learn … [Read more...] about THE BEST FAMILY WORSHIP SONGS (WHICH WON’T MAKE YOU CRINGE!)

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

MINISTRY-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE: PREVENTING PASTORS’ MARRIAGE PROBLEMS

February 3, 2020 4 Comments

Pastors' marriage problems are sadly all too common: the demands the full-time ministry can put on a couple are immense. Read the story of how a ministry marriage heading towards divorce was reconciled and made joyful once again.

As a vicar's wife, I'm all too aware of the demands that full-time ministry can put on a marriage. I'm saddened, but not surprised, when I read about pastors' marriage problems - the challenges of maintaining a healthy family life when you're also pastorally involved in lots of other people's lives … [Read more...] about MINISTRY-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE: PREVENTING PASTORS’ MARRIAGE PROBLEMS

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Marriage

WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

January 22, 2020 5 Comments

What to do when your teenager is out of control, off the rails, rebellious? Author Gail Gritts shares from experience.

Every day this week I'm focusing on raising teenagers, and today I'm delighted to have fellow author Gail Gritts join us. Gail is a mum of 5 - now all grown-up - and has a powerful testimony of how two of her children hit rock-bottom. Read on... When the mother bird pushes her fledglings out of the … [Read more...] about WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

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

10 FAITH-BASED NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR EXHAUSTED PARENTS

December 27, 2019 3 Comments

Parenthood and faith? It can be so tough to keep pursuing God through dirty nappies and sleepless nights, not to mention teenage hormones and first driving lessons! Here are 10 ideas to prioritise your faith in the new year.

To start talking about personal growth and improvement when you're either stuffed so full of Celebrations and mince pies that you can hardly move, or you're entirely burnt-out from yet another busy year of parenting, work and other commitments, will either come across as annoyingly trite or … [Read more...] about 10 FAITH-BASED NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR EXHAUSTED PARENTS

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life

WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

November 21, 2019 7 Comments

When your high hopes and expectations of parenthood are dashed, how can you find contentment? Where is the hope? Speaking from personal experience, author Liz Carter shares her wisdom with us.

From the emails I've received from lots of you - as well as my own parenting experience - I know that many of our parenting struggles have, at their core, a root problem: We haven't met our own sky-high expectations. We went into parenthood with images and ideas … [Read more...] about WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

November 6, 2019 5 Comments

Family Advent ideas and Advent activities from two Christian writer mamas. What can we do during Advent? What do others do in the lead up to Christmas? Lots of Advent activities for kids right here!

My friend Amy Scott Robinson is one of the deepest, most poetic Christian storytellers and writers that I know. She's the author of the marvellous Gladstone Tales, the first of which I reviewed right here. And guess what? She and I have both released Advent books this year! … [Read more...] about A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

CHRISTIANS AND HALLOWEEN: HOW CAN FAMILIES APPROACH HALLOWEEN WITH INTEGRITY?

October 17, 2019 8 Comments

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? How can we explain Halloween to our children? What does Halloween teach us? Is there a Christian perspective on Halloween? This blog explores how we can navigate Halloween as Christian families.

Around this time of year, I start to get fidgety. Just as I'm starting to think about Christmas, Halloween goes and plonks itself right in the middle of autumn - something I'd rather ignore, but know that I can't. My kids start getting excited, then realise I'm not, then start to ask difficult … [Read more...] about CHRISTIANS AND HALLOWEEN: HOW CAN FAMILIES APPROACH HALLOWEEN WITH INTEGRITY?

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

CONNECTING WITH GOD THROUGH THE EARLY DAYS OF PARENTHOOD

October 4, 2019 4 Comments

Preparing to welcome your first child? This encouraging mini-series will help you consider what is important, while reassuring and empowering you to find your own unique parenting style.

Exactly ten years ago, I became a parent. In real life, our celebrations this week will be focused on Mister, involving Laserquest and chocolate cake. But on the blog, I've been reflecting on how my life changed in Autumn 2009 through this mini-series ‘Plus Baby Makes Three’, offering some … [Read more...] about CONNECTING WITH GOD THROUGH THE EARLY DAYS OF PARENTHOOD

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