You are not going to want to miss this amazing interview on gentle parenting with Amanda from Flourishing Homes & Families! If you’ve ever wondered if gentle parenting is Biblical, this is a must-listen episode. We geek out a bit on the Hebrew word for “rod” in such important sentences as “spare the rod, spoil … Why Gentle Parenting? (with Amanda Erickson) Read More »

Stacy Bellward is a coach with Connected Families. Today we talk about their Biblical, grace-based model of child discipline that helps families connect. We also dive into how disciplining our kids can actually grow their faith as well, and how to use questions to help our kids go deeper in their faith. For more info … A Biblical Model of Child Discipline, with Connected Families Read More »

Worship styles are a bit like love languages or learning styles, but relate to your relationship with God instead of with people. In his book Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas discusses these temperaments. He says that Christians have different and acceptable ways of demonstrating their love for God, which are their “Sacred Pathways”. Leave your Golden … Discover Your Child’s Worship Style Read More »

How do we use the Growth Path to continue helping our kids grow in faith in a sustainable way? Leave your Golden Nugget HERE.

How can we use the Seed, Sprout, and Root stages as a cycle to help our kids as they grow?

If reading the Bible with your kids has become a battleground, here are some ideas to help take that time back as an engaging way to truly connect with God. Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE.  Download Wise for Salvation HERE.  Download 9 Totally Awesome Ways to Read the Bible HERE.

How do we get to that point where we feel like we are in dialogue with God, not just monologuing? Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE.  Praying Psalms with Sarah Keeling in VIDEO and AUDIO. Lectio Divina Article from Raising Prayerful Kids Listening Prayer for Kids Article Discerning God’s Voice Article

It IS possible for your distractible or wiggly child to enjoy prayer. Let’s talk about how to engage their bodies and minds in connecting with God! Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE. Prayer Patterns Printable PDF. Sarah Holmstrom’s Prayer Games interview. Made to Pray ebook.

Welcome to the ROOT stage! This is where we’re going to deepen our habits. If praying with your kids or reading the Bible has become a battleground in your family, or if you’re unsure how to get past the routine of prayer into truly connecting with God, this is a stage you don’t want to … Welcome to the ROOT Stage Read More »

What else do you need before your new habit will start smoothly? Listen in to find out! Extra Resources: Share your Golden Nugget HERE. Download the printable PDF for this lesson HERE.  Download the printable for the whole Sprout stage HERE.