Several years ago I came across the idea of family devotions. Honestly, I had never heard of such a thing. I didn't know family's worshiped together or read God's word together outside of Sunday morning services. But the more I read about family devotions and heard it talked about, I craved this time for my own little family. As you know I began to share these thoughts, and even some ideas ... read more
8 Bible Verses Young Children Can Memorize {Plus a FREE Printable!}
Children memorize scripture far more easily than adults! Or at least in our house this has proven to be true time and time again. It blows my mind how quickly my son, who is currently five years old, can memorize whole passages of scripture when I'm still struggling to get the first few lines nailed down. We've been doing family devotions together in the morning around the breakfast table for a ... read more
YIFP #007: Our Journey into Family Devotions
In today's episode, we share our family's journey into family devotions - where it started, what it's looked like over the years, and what it looks like now. We hope this episode inspires your family devotions and gives you some practical ideas to try. In this Episode You'll Hear: How family devotions have impacted each individual in our family Some challenges we had to overcome when ... read more
Reading Aloud as a Family as a Part of Discipleship
Family discipleship is an important part of family life. Have you ever considered reading aloud as a family as a part of discipleship? Reading aloud to my children is as natural to me as breathing. I was born a book lover. When I married my husband, we created a category in our budget for “Leigh Ann’s books.” Mark and I joke often that some husband’s worry about their wife’s shoe collection. ... read more
Foundations of Family Discipleship
If we believe Jesus is who He says He is and that He did what God's word said He did, then we should seek diligently to do all He told us to do. My family and YOUR family were created by God and for God's glory, and He made it clear in His word that it is our call as parents to teach His ways to our children. As parents we are called not only to teach, but also to emulate to them what it means ... read more
YIFP #006: Conflict and Communication in Marriage
In today's episode, we talk about conflict and communication in marriage! We hope this episode blesses and encourages your marriage! In this Episode You'll Hear: Three simple ways we've learned to communicate better to make conflict resolution easier, quicker, and more effective Why it's important to tell each other, "I am for you!" How easy it is to lose perspective on our ... read more