“God loves a cheerful giver.” That’s what God tells us through the Bible writer Paul. But what does it mean to give cheerfully? Sometimes giving doesn’t feel all that cheerful. Maybe we’re asked to share something we really like, or to give up time we’d rather spend doing something else. At times like that, our hearts […]

Honesty is one of the most important values we can teach in our homes. Every day, families face small moments where the truth is tested: admitting a mistake, telling what really happened, or choosing not to hide something. These moments matter more than we think. God speaks clearly in this verse: He delights in truth. […]

It’s easy for work to feel ordinary or even frustrating. It’s easy for work to feel ordinary or even frustrating. Homework, chores, jobs, cooking, cleaning…these things don’t always feel meaningful. Sometimes we do them just to get them done, or because someone told us to. But God gives us a different perspective. In this verse, […]

Worry and anxiety have become so prevalent they’ve essentially become normalized in modern society. Overly concerned about what tomorrow will bring? You’re in good company. Anxious about how you’ll make it through this particular phase of life? Get in line. Have a deep sense of existential dread? Join the club. Worry may be normalized, but […]

Have you noticed that our world is filled with symbols? A heart emoji means love. A team logo means loyalty. A photo remembers a moment. But none of those things actually do anything. They only point to something else. The Lord’s Supper is different. When your family comes to the Lord’s Table, this is not a symbol […]

Children today grow up in the world that constantly asks, “Who are you?” The world says, Define yourself. Express yourself. Reinvent yourself. Even for adults, identity can feel fragile, like something you have to build and defend. But at the baptismal font, God establishes a permanent identity for his people. In baptism, you are buried with Christ and […]

Does your to-do list keep you up at night? It’s hard to fall asleep when your brain keeps cycling through all the things that need to get done tomorrow. Or is it your guilt that keeps you awake – guilt about all the things you should’ve done today but didn’t. Or are you’re thinking about […]

How do your mornings usually start? Do you wake up early to peacefully wake the sunrise with a steaming cup of coffee? Or does it feel like a starter gun goes off as soon as your feet hit the floor? For many of us, it’s the second way – doubly so if you’ve got kids […]

Parents always want what’s best for their kids. If you’re a parent, that’s obvious. If you’re not, maybe not quite as obvious. But it’s true. The best care, the best education, the best job, the best spouse, the best life. So it hurts Christian parents to hear that life won’t be easy for their children […]

Decisions, decisions… What are some tough decisions coming up in your family? Maybe a better question would be: why is it so hard to make tough decisions? Well, there could be a few reasons. Tough decisions can have high stakes and a big impact. Tough decisions often involve emotions like love, fear, and guilt. Tough […]