Equipping Parents for The Journey
As a group, we parents love to get stuff done. We are do-ers, builders, occasionally over-achievers, and constant caretakers. We are all overdue for a break. We might have our go-to ways of relaxing and rejuvenating our bodies (like sleeping in or working out), but what do we do when our souls are parched...
Grief is complicated. At times, the sting feels as fresh as if the loss happened yesterday. Most often, the pain is dull and merely a whisper. This week on the blog, Morgan Davis shares how losing her dad when she was 10 years old has impacted her life’s journey. Be encouraged as you read that even...
Sarah is a member of our Parenting Pathway Team and a mom of six who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in March 2023. As she started her treatment, she has been so gracious to share her journey with us. Many friends, family members, and people from her extended community have...
“I had one biological dad. He was great. I miss him terribly. There have been other dads, though, who had an impact on me over the years. They were not my dad, but they were a gift. I propose this Father’s Day that we thank the dads who guided us, endured our youthfulness, and...
There is a trend in parenting circles called Gentle Parenting. This parenting style can be summed up in three words: empathy, understanding, and respect. This week on the blog, we're learning a bit more about this approach and looking to see what the Bible says about parenting. You might find they have more in...
It turns out there are significant benefits of risk-taking for children. Child development research suggests that adventure, appropriate risk, and independent play including the elements of excitement and thrill can benefit kids in the long run. This kind of play introduces kids to the world they live in while helping them build skills and...
Who has more fear than parents?! When we become parents, sometimes all we can see is the potential for danger everywhere. Fear is a vicious cycle that can easily send us down a dark path. But God does not want us to live in this crazy cycle. This week on the blog, Michelle Flores...
No matter what your feelings are about the end of the year, it’s a milestone and something to be celebrated in whatever way your family feels best. It can be a small gesture or family celebration, a big reveal of summer plans, a gift or token to reward your kids for their hard work….anything...
When you’re married, dates take you back to when you would first get butterflies, change your outfit a thousand times, and keep plenty of mints on hand—back to when you were just finding out who this person is. Maybe you don’t get the butterflies as much anymore, because eventually in relationships, we get to...
In this episode of the Parenting Pathway Podcast, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl and High School Ministry Pastor Nathan Kocurek dig into the topic of inviting our kids into a relationship with God. How do we inspire our kids to love God? It can’t be something we push, demand, or discipline to achieve. This is...
When my boys were little, it felt like I was their whole world. But when they went off to school, it got a little harder because I wasn’t with them all day. Now, I am the mom of two teenage boys. I have one who is an open book and will give me all...
In this letter to parents of teens, High School Pastor Nathan Kocurek discusses conflict as a part of life, and family life. When conflict at home goes unresolved, it can be very harmful. Modeling good conflict resolution requires courage and good communication. It takes courage to bring up the problem in the first place....
