Equipping Parents for The Journey
We all love fun vacations and big, exciting events, but let’s face it, our bank accounts, brains, and calendars can only handle so much. Fortunately, creating memories and cherishing time with our families doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or require months of planning. This week, Parenting Pathway Mom Sheena Creek...
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...
As a young mother who wanted to really instill God’s Word in her children’s hearts, this mom had to get creative about ways to invite her sons into experiencing the history and literature that leads us in knowing more about Jesus. This week on the blog, Parenting Pathway mom Nikki Nelson shares some of...
When it comes to their future after high school, young people have a dizzying array of choices and options made available to them, and with so many choices, anxiety levels can increase. One way to give young people the time and the space to understand their unique purpose and identity as they grow into...
As Christians, it is important for us to know how to approach disagreements in a healthy way, not only in our closest relationships, but especially as we interact with those who do not share our beliefs. How can we prepare to speak the truth in love? How can we raise our children to stand...
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...
