“Lord, help them love You a little more everyday.” This was the prayer I prayed most often for my children until just over a month ago, and while I still pray it, it’s no longer my “go-to.” Now I more regularly pray: “Lord, help them know how much you love them… a little more everyday.”…
Written by Michelle Anthony Parenting is a commitment of epic proportions! As parents, we spend our days accomplishing a vast list of important…and not so important things. They are time consuming and taxing! Consider the sheer volume of resources available to help parents in their duties. There are books that deal with ADD, bedtime, discipline,…
Written by Dr. Michelle Anthony Nothing is more important than discipling our children. Discipleship is the mission we have been entrusted with in the Great Commission and our children are our first priority in this endeavor. As we look at the example of Jesus we see that although all were invited to follow Jesus, only…
Written by Dr. Michelle Anthony Have you ever thought about how many traditions involve a meal or even a feast? There’s something about sitting around a table sharing food that has been prepared by the people you know and love, as well as sharing conversation without the distractions of, oddly what often keeps us…
Written by: Cody Phillips As we enter new seasons of life, God presents us with new growth opportunities. Often, we don’t seize these opportunities. We tend to stay in our comfort zone and rely on what we are used to and what we can control. Our fear is rooted in the unknown. We wonder, “What…
With the boomer generation rapidly approaching full retirement status, the term empty-nester is transitioning to a new meaning: “the nest is no longer empty.” The former ideal of arriving at retirement with an abundance of time to enjoy the latter years due to slower schedules, relaxation, traveling, and growing old together with one’s spouse has…
HOPE…we all need it, especially those of us who work with kids! Whether you’re a parent, a children’s pastor, a teacher, or a children’s ministry volunteer, there are days that feel hopeless. We ask ourselves things like, “Am I really accomplishing anything?” “Are they ever going to get it?” “Am I wasting my time?” The…
