Have you ever noticed that often when your child is angry that you are working with a short fuse too? That’s the way life goes sometimes. And, right now, in the middle of a pandemic, odds are that frustration and anger are daily struggles for you and your children. Long hours spent together, plans canceled, vacations on hold—that’s the reality for most families in the summer of 2020. Our kids can...
We believe that parents who are properly focused on Christ can enjoy every stage of their child’s development. Each stage has its own set of blessings and challenges, but gospel–focused parents are thankful parents. Think with us about three simple truths describing every child. Every child is an image bearer of God. Every human being is a visible representative of the God who cannot be seen...
We’re heading into Fourth of July weekend in my city of Philadelphia. As the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, we go all out to celebrate freedom. This year we are apparently pulling out all the stops to wow the world with a virtual freedom festival. I’m not sure the fireworks will feel the same, but it’s 2020, so let’s just roll with it. In 2020, the concept of freedom is especially...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the reality of social distancing, a lot of ministry is moving from physically present to online. Biblical counseling is no exception. But can we really offer effective biblical counseling via video platform? Can video conferencing systems really bridge the distance created by the pandemic? When you talk about counseling via video, you hear a lot of opinions. Some...
Are you looking for ways to help your children grow in understanding those who experience very different lives and challenges? If yes, check out this series of magical realism tales set in Africa. Fueled by a growing desire to share her experiences in Africa to foster compassion and empathy, JA Myhre, a missionary doctor serving with Serge in East Africa, wrote The Rwendigo Tales, an...
