Safe Streaming Across Devices

by Leah Nieman Streaming movies, TV shows, and other videos is a popular activity for a lot of kids nowadays. If your family enjoys streaming media, you’re probably aware of how susceptible kids are to inappropriate or unsafe content. Today’s technology gives us...

Homeschooling Through the Holidays

by Becky Slamer “They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” – Psalm 145:7 Creating an atmosphere of celebration in our homes is a powerful testimony to our loved ones inside our walls and to a hurting world outside. Sally...

Developing a Servant’s Heart

by Katie Julius When a child is dedicated in our church, the pastor will select a verse for the child and family as part of the dedication ceremony. When our daughter was dedicated, the verse he picked for us was Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve...

Mother’s Day Redeemed

by Karen D. Koch In the spring of 2001, I was eagerly expecting a much-desired third child. I had longed for this ever since our second son, Mason, was 18 months old. Now he was three, and I was thrilled with an unexpected pregnancy. My husband had been content with...