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Truth About Female Sexual Sin

Every female heart has longings. As our world aims to fill these only leading us to brokenness Kara points us to God’s life-giving truth. Dig in! Scripture “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for […]

Healthy Snacking – We Can Do It!

What’s a snack that sounds really good to eat right now? Usually Cheez its hit the top of my list for that question while brocolli and hummus aren’t as close to the top. Check out some helpful tips from our camp staff for healthy snacking… Scripture I have the right to do anything,” you say—but […]

How to Walk in the Light

Think for just a moment about the things in your life you don’t want anyone else to know about. If we are honest with ourselves, these things haunt us at times, even if we have put our faith and trust in Christ. Jacob points us to the Light to be able to live in the […]

Benefits of Knowing Names

“What’s that guy’s name?” “Oh goodness! Let me think about it…it’ll come to me. Mark, Mike, something like that…” Sound familiar? Katie points us to Jesus’ example of calling someone by name and what it can lead to… Scripture When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and […]

Is Chivalry Dead?

When’s the last time you’ve experienced some great Southern Hospitality? Where does that idea come from anyway? Kara addresses this regarding within a biblical perspective. It’s good stuff…you’ll want to know it! Scripture “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, […]

Test the Truth and “Truth”

Finding the truth in situations can be tough some times. Thankfully God gives us His word to point us true North. Robert gives us practical ways to remind our kids to know what is true… Scripture Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. 1 Thess […]

How to Instill Confidence in Kids

If only our kids had as much confidence in themselves as we have in them! Ashley lets us know how we can instill confidence…Christ-centered confidence in our kids. Scripture For the Lord will be your confidence… Proverbs 3:26 Reflect It was 65 to 4 with maybe a minute left in a basketball game my freshman […]

Three Benefits of Parents Being Vulnerable

Vulnerability breeds vulnerability. It’s hard to be the first to step in to that however! The benefits of parents opening up with the struggles and failures we’ve had as Christ followers are life impacting and great pictures of the Gospel of Jesus for our kids. Jessica shows us why we should give it a shot! […]

How to Teach Responsibility

Responsibility is something that doesn’t come easily. It comes with practice. Chief shares with us how we can cultivate responsibility in our children. Scripture Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Galatians 6:4-5 Reflect On […]

Being the Bigger Person…Humility Rocks

“Be the bigger person,” may be something we say our to our kids…or should say more often. It’s not the easy route to travel for sure! Katie walks us through when and why we need to be the bigger person and teach our kids to do the same. Enjoy the challenge! Scripture “If anyone wants […]

Practical Tips for Managing Finances

Today we’ll revisit the first of a two-part series exploring the link between a budget and the tenth commandment. Next week will include some ways to prepare our kids for managing their own finances. Johnny Mac gives us some very practical tips and resources for diving in to this not-always-easy topic. Check ‘em out. Scripture […]

How to Keep Perspective…Further Than 10 Minutes from Now

When is the last time you’ve had a hard time keeping an eternal perspective? For many of us, we probably don’t have to think too hard for something to come to mind. Chief leads us in how we can help our kids (well, and ourselves too!) keep a long term perspective…even in the instant world […]

Know and Be Known. It Matters.

Christ knows us and loves us still. What a comfort! As His followers there is such great value in knowing others well AND being known. Kelli shares more… Scripture Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks […]

Relationship > Religion

Let’s be about grace and truth as we parent our kids to be about their relationship with Jesus over simply being religious. Read on for three steps pointing us toward parenting in this direction. Scripture “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 34:8 Reflect […]

How to Handle Conflict Biblically

Conflict is anything but comfortable. Daley reminds us how working through conflict in a God-honoring way can have huge benefits! It’s so worth it! Scripture If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.16 But if they will not listen, […]

A Daily Relationship with Christ: the Good, the Bad, and the Reality

We are wired for relationship. It is the instinctive need to love and be loved that drives us toward others. Although relational connections with other people are important, there is an even greater connection available to us… Scripture Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, […]

The Truth About Sex and Our Kids

Sex. Sexuality. Pornography…all words that are uncomfortable to read much less talk about with our kids. The need is great however. Jacob directs us through some nitty gritty in these areas. Scripture Flee sexual immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the one who practices immorality sins against his […]

Teen Privacy

Talk about striking a healthy balance…it can only be God’s doing for you and your teen to see eye to eye on the issue of their privacy. This is one of our most read devotionals…very practical, biblical truth. Soak it up. Scripture For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. […]

Temptations of a Young Man – How Can I Respond?

It ain’t easy being a real man…especially when it comes to fleeing sexual immorality. Judah points us toward God’s ways to do exactly that. Read on and be encouraged! Scripture Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 1 Corinthians […]

3 Tips for Having Hard Conversations

“Hey bud, you ever hear the word ‘sex’ at school?” Imagine the gasp, the darting eyes, the thoughts of wanting to escape to anywhere but this conversation with Dad!! Well, these kinds of conversations between a parent and a child are SO needed. Sean gives us the why and the how. Let’s be brave! Scripture […]

The Secret of Joy & Contentment

Just like Steph Curry makes tens of thousands of 3-pointers in practice before he makes them in a game, winning the battle of contentment takes practice. If we can’t learn how to be joyful and content when the wi-fi is down, how will I experience joy and contentment in the midst of stuff that actually […]

Three Reasons Timeliness is Important

“Early is on time. On time is late.” We’ve probably all heard this mantra. Some of us can live it more easily than others. Will reminds us why timeliness is important. Check it out! Scripture “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because […]

Everyday Life & Sharing the Gospel

Are you ever daunted by the thought of sharing the gospel with those around you? We often fear rejection, pushing someone away, being ill-equipped, and/or not having all the answers. Yet this is our privilege! Randi Beth shows us how we can share the gospel with our whole lives! Scripture “So we cared for you. […]

How to Walk the Walk

Go, go, go. Do this, this, and this so we can get to that, that, and that. All this to “be effective for God”!? It is so hard to pull away to spend unhurried time with our life line…God, the Father. Seth reminds us exactly how we can and why we must do just that! […]

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