Let the Journey Begin
Have you ever planned a trip through unfamiliar territory, taking a route you’ve never truly explored before? Maybe you flew over the area a couple of times and were captivated by the rugged landscape as you peered from high above. You might have even driven through at midnight, when you were tired and groggy. You […]
A Prayer for Everyday Moms (from an Everyday Dad)
Father, Lord, I am here asking that you would be very real to “everyday” Christ-following moms all over this planet. Meet them in their very real fatigue. We believe that you have come to give us life and give it to us abundantly, but for some women what a hard week this week has been […]
My Best Advice to You
This question I get a lot . . . What is the most important advice you would give to a mom who wants to begin reading the Bible with her kids? My best advice?
How Early is Too Early?
I remember, several years ago, Wes and I had a conversation with a young friend of ours (who did not yet have children). He made a statement that went something like this: “I wonder how worthwhile it is to read the Bible to very young children. I mean, how much can they really understand?” I realize […]
My Tribute to Mrs. Blackburn
When I was nine, I had a Sunday School teacher named Mrs. Blackburn. (Funny, I still don’t know her first name.) On Sunday morning, Mrs. Blackburn would enter a cramped classroom with a handful of bouncy little girls. My friends and I would take our seats on the cold metal folding chairs with our backs […]
Busy Mom, Know: Listening to the Bible is Not “Cheating”
Together: Growing Appetites for God has a primary focus of reading the Bible with your children. However, if you’re one exhausted mom you may be thinking, “How can I possibly do this? Get real, Carrie!” You may be a working mom, a single mom, or a just plain busy mom. Whatever your circumstances, you know that your schedule […]