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Faith

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!

20 Fabulous Bible Studies for Women

July 23, 2021 2 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

100 Short Memory Verses for Kids

July 5, 2021 4 Comments

100 short memory verses for kids, foundational Bible verses to memorize, Bible verses to teach toddlers, memory verses for youth, Bible verse memorization games, How do you teach preschoolers Bible verses?

If you're looking to teach your child a memory verse, but are wondering where to start - start here! This is a list of 100 short memory verses for kids, grouped into categories according to what your child might need at a particular time. I hope it's helpful! And, because SINGING is such a … [Read more...] about 100 Short Memory Verses for Kids

Discipleship for kids· Faith

How do you Teach Memory Verses in a Fun Way? (15 Ideas)

July 5, 2021 1 Comment

How do you teach memory verses in a fun way? Memory verse games for non-readers, how to remember foundational Bible memory verses, how to teach a child to memorize Bible verses.

How do you teach memory verses in a fun way? Let's back track a little. I mean - er - WHY are we teaching Scripture memorisation in the first place? Doesn't it all feel a little cult-ish and brainwashed? It's certainly a contentious issue amongst church folk. There's the camp which wants … [Read more...] about How do you Teach Memory Verses in a Fun Way? (15 Ideas)

Discipleship for kids· Education· Faith· Family Life

HOW CAN WE EDUCATE OUR BOYS ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY?

March 15, 2021 2 Comments

How can we educate our boys about gender equality? Five points from a Christian perspective. Image of mum and dad either side of a primary-aged boy.

I'm hesitating as I start this post. Not for the reason you're thinking (which, I'm guessing, is the sensitivity of the subject matter). Sadly, recent news events have compelled me to write on this issue, and I know these words need to be written. No. I'm hesitating because if you're a … [Read more...] about HOW CAN WE EDUCATE OUR BOYS ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY?

Discipleship for kids· Family Life· Parenting

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

MAKING FRIENDS AS A MUM

February 12, 2021 5 Comments

How do I make friends as a mum? Ruth Leigh, The Diary of Isabella M Smugge, Instant Apostle

Today I'm delighted to welcome author and mum Ruth Leigh onto THFF. I read Ruth's brilliant book The Diary of Isabella M Smugge recently, and it was un-put-downable! Any parent will recognise the hubbub of family life that Ruth so aptly observes: busyness, constant meal provision, playdates, sick … [Read more...] about MAKING FRIENDS AS A MUM

Books and resources· Parenting

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

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

January 11, 2021 2 Comments

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 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

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