Ministry To Parents Blog

Right now, there are parents in your ministry walking through difficult circumstances, and their hearts are hurting for their children. The reasons are as varied as the families you serve. Perhaps a child has been recently diagnosed with a medical...

While parenthood is something many of us dreamed of since we were young, if we’re honest, sometimes it can be really tough. During the baby, toddler, and preschool years, there can be seasons of monotony and physical exhaustion. But when...

I find a lot to like about social media. As a parent, I enjoy looking through my Facebook memories, reminiscing about the past, and seeing my now-grown girls as little ones. Over the years, I’ve shared milestones, family celebrations, and lots...

As I look back at my journey as a ministry leader, I can honestly say that one of the things that has spurred me on the most is the people who have encouraged me along the way. Sure, I have...

A novelty that we’ve all seen or played with ourselves is those “add water and watch them grow” toys. You know the ones – washcloths compressed into little shapes until you put them in water, capsules that dissolve to reveal...

A few years ago, I was in a focus group with a bunch of college students where we were talking about some of the bigger issues of life. As we moved into talking about how they were growing and developing,...

As I write, my husband and I are preparing for a vacation in the Rocky Mountains. We’ve been reading about what we’ll need to have with us while hiking, and hydration falls at the top of the list – more...

Throughout the whole of the Bible, we see how important relationships are to God. He created us to be in relationship with Him as well as relationship with others. Our most formative relationships are within the family. In order to...

Most of the relationships that have made the biggest impact in my life began in church. Those I consider mentors include one of my earliest teachers at a Bible study my parents attended, a couple who led children’s church during...

Let’s face it: having conversations with our tweens and teens looks a lot different than when they were younger. Gone are the days when they returned from school or an event and couldn’t wait to fill us in on the...

My sister and I enjoyed long summer days filled with lots of imaginative play when we were kids. We didn’t have walkie-talkies to use in the house or in the yard, so we improvised. On more than one occasion, we...

Every now and again, I run into a book, an article, or a video that forces me to rethink some things. As someone who has been in full-time youth ministry for a really long time, I can get stuck in...