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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.

PARENTHOOD AND HOSPITALITY: HOW DOES GOD BLESS OTHERS THROUGH OUR MESS?

February 18, 2013 15 Comments

Hospitality is hard, but when kids come along it becomes even harder. Less time and more mess - how can God use us in our newly-frazzled state? Here are some ideas to encourage you.

When I contemplate how different my discipleship looks now compared with before I had children, it's easy to feel a little frustrated that some areas are not as substantial as they were. My prayer life as a parent is hard work, and finding time to read the Bible with kids around is about as easy as … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND HOSPITALITY: HOW DOES GOD BLESS OTHERS THROUGH OUR MESS?

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

PARENTHOOD AND BIBLE READING: WHERE CAN I FIND THE TIME?

February 7, 2013 11 Comments

How does a busy, tired parent make time to read the Bible? The 'why' and 'how' are outlined in this article.

You know the phrase "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing well"? I have a new version, designed for parents: "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing at the first opportunity you get...you sure as hell won't get another chance". Example: my kid goes down for a nap. "Great," I think. … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND BIBLE READING: WHERE CAN I FIND THE TIME?

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

A FREE ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR GOOD FRIDAY

January 27, 2013 4 Comments

A free service plan for an all-age Good Friday service.

I've shared 30 Creative Lent ideas for families and hosted the fabulous Victoria Beech from Godventure to inspire us to share the Passover meal with our families. Now I'm excited to share this super-duper resource for a creative Good Friday all age service. Feel free to use it in its entirety, or … [Read more...] about A FREE ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR GOOD FRIDAY

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

PARENTHOOD AND MEETING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF A ‘TRIBE’

January 14, 2013 22 Comments

The importance of finding your 'tribe' as a Christian parent and some ideas for how to do it!

"And 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—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 What does 'meeting together' actually mean? … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND MEETING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF A ‘TRIBE’

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION

November 19, 2012 14 Comments

A Christian parent's story of losing a son to addiction. Death by drugs is a taboo, not least in Christian circles. So how did this couple cope?

When my phone alerts me to a new text message I instinctively reach for it, unlock it and read the message. It's now such an intuitive reaction that I do it whilst doing something else - with the consequence that I'm only half engaging with the content of the message. Most of the time, this doesn't … [Read more...] about SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?

November 12, 2012 13 Comments

How can I make time for prayer as a busy parent? This article shares some 'why' and 'how' ideas.

I really don't pray enough. Of course that is the world's greatest understatement. There are many reasons why I don't, but the top three which come to mind are: * I like to feel in control. Prayer is the ultimate exercise in loss of self-control. My life is no longer being controlled the … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?

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