New Creation Hope for Us and the Next Generation
“Why would anyone want to bring children into this horrid world?” I imagine many of us have heard someone pose […]
Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Funerals
As a pastor, I went to more funerals than most people. As a result, my kids go to more funerals […]
Why Memory Verses Are a Formational Tool — 5 Memory Verses for Families This Easter
I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might . . . Prove my Bible expertise in […]
Making Holy Week a Family Event
Let’s start with a scenario. Your daughter’s softball team has a tournament this weekend, and her uniform is currently lying […]
God's Big Story for Little Hearts
When I was growing up, I was given the gift of good books and good guests at the dinner table. […]
The Story we Tell our Children an interview with Matt Markins
Sam: What was the reason you wrote The Story we Tell Our Children? What was the backstory or the problem […]
How the Trinity Helps us be Better Friends
I was never good at math. I still struggle. But I am proud to say I have the basics on […]
Discipling in the Little Moments
Child discipleship. Sounds like a weighty concept — a term that belongs to your church’s children’s ministry, right? It’s something […]
Better Rhythms for a Better Year, Together
Family Rhythms for 2026: Five Practices That Make Room for Relationship A new year brings new expectations and a chance […]
The Stockholm Generation: Why the Stories We Tell Shape Who Our Children Become
“Once upon a time, we told stories.” Real stories. Stories wrapped in the glow of a crackling fire, where embers […]