We must train our kids in the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. This fun tool can help.

So, I wrote a book. Dear reader, I wrote a book! I’m honestly still getting used to that idea. It’s been out for a little over a month now. The feedback is flooding in. I tried to go off of social media for about a month, as I just wanted to be a hobbit for ... Read More about Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted

We must train our kids in the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. This fun tool can help.

The purpose of our lives is to become more like Christ as we seek a deeper relationship with God. Help your kids understand this now and GROW spiritually!

There’s a difference between healthy spiritual practice and someone who’s struggling with OCD. Find out how to identify scrupulosity.

Banish lukewarm Christianity by studying your Bible four times a week. Discover how to overcome Bible study excuses and Bible study barriers to grow faith..

We must train our kids in the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. This fun tool can help.

We must train our kids in the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. This fun tool can help.

Don't leave the important subject of Christian dating and relationships to chance for your teens.

How to grow spiritually: why, spiritual disciplines from the Psalms, practical ways to try, and the number one factor that prevents spiritual growth.

Is your house loud & noisy? How do you find time for Bible study when there is no quiet? Practical ideas to make it easier to have a quiet time with God.

Spiritual disciplines help grow and deepen your faith. Learn how you can use spiritual training to develop better habits and live into your faith more fully

Need help focusing in prayer? Does your child have trouble staying focused? The hand-held labyrinth is great for kids and adults alike!

Should Christians walk the labyrinth? Common objections to the prayer labyrinth answered. Discover how walking the labyrinth can build your faith.

Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.

Prayer stations are a great way to teach your kids how to pray and give them focus as they pray.

On a journey toward a more mindful use of my minutes, I began to view the spiritual disciplines as everyday habits for holiness. Regular prayer, immersion in the Words of Scripture, meditation on its Truth, and the recognition that God is part of everything we do are not unattainable goals.

This is the second post in a mini-series on Spiritual disciplines. You can go back and read part 1: Foundations of Spiritual Growth for the Busy Homemaker. Last week we discussed that when it comes to our own spiritual growth, we do have an element of responsibility. But at the same time, it’s only in... Read More

Are you curious about what happens at a silent retreat? Discover the rhythms and purpose of a silent retreat and how it can grow your faith. Meet God ...

This 12-month Bible verse calendar is the perfect way to do daily devotions for your kids. It's a family devotional that takes just a few minutes per day!

Do your children do chores? Teach them how to love others, starting with their family. Discover 5 Faith-Building Reasons to Do Chores for Kids.

What is modesty in the Bible? Check out a mystery detective book that teaches about biblical modesty for girls in a way that's fun, without set rules.

Should Christians walk the labyrinth? Common objections to the prayer labyrinth answered. Discover how walking the labyrinth can build your faith.

When do you announce your pregnancy? When is it safe to tell others you are pregnant? How do you overcome miscarriage fears? Christian advice for new moms..

Ignite your child's passion for prayer by creating a kids' prayer war room that is just for them. Create a kid's war room where they are excited to join ...

The Examen Prayer is an ancient Christian practice of prayer that is just perfect for the modern mom. Can't do morning quiet time? This is perfect for you!

Before we begin digging into the spiritual discipline of discernment, I would like to make sure we have a good understanding on what the word discern means. Discern: to separate or distinguish betw…

As Christians, communion is a very meaningful and sacred part of our relationship with Jesus. The symbolism we find in taking Holy Communion is something that we need to begin teaching (and showing) our children from the time they are young until the day we depart to be with the Lord. Today I am sharing

Prayer habits that last a lifetime are often formed in childhood. That's why it's critical to teach kids how to pray. Here are some basics.

Should Christians walk the labyrinth? Common objections to the prayer labyrinth answered. Discover how walking the labyrinth can build your faith.

Ever wonder how to pray? Are you doing it correctly? The ACTS prayer method is modeled after Jesus' prayer. It is a simple, yet powerful pattern to use...

Spiritual discipline can be maintained by using the four Purusharthas. They are the four wheels of human life and help us to gain peace after death.

[…] Fast or give up something – Fasting is probably the most common practice associated with Lent. It is meant to mirror the practice of Jesus, who fasted 40 days in the desert in preparation for his public ministry. We can help guide the families we serve through this season of fasting and prayer by intentionally teaching them (and their kids) about the spiritual discipline of fasting. This often brings up the question: should kids fast? We discuss this answer in more detail here, and you can find ways to help families understand the spiritual discipline of fasting here. […]

Evangelism, by definition, is the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. We are practicing the spiritual discipline of evangelism when we share the Good News of …

We must train our kids in the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. This fun tool can help.

Before we begin digging into the spiritual discipline of discernment, I would like to make sure we have a good understanding on what the word discern means. Discern: to separate or distinguish betw…

When praying, reading Scripture, or taking kids to church seems counterproductive, we can remember that God gives us structures like these for our growth and flourishing.

A few years ago I received a book titled Being Jesus’ Disciple, published by Rose Publishing, as part of their Bible Basics Series. As I was dusting the other day, I noticed it on a bookshelf…