Connecting Home, Church, and Youth Group
It’s usually easier to just do your own thing—teach your Bible lesson, run your youth program, lead your family devotions. But easier isn’t better. The Gospel Coalition has just published…Read more
Parenting
Web Favorites from 2014
The best ministry articles aren’t just the ones that get the most clicks. I’ve decided that I like “Best of…” lists on the Internet. The year-end tradition draws my attention…Read more
A Very Non-Special Christmas
What to do with those kids for Christmas? A decorating project? A party? A pageant? Or might the best of all Christmas ideas sound the least impressive? A few weeks…Read more
Alibis at the Airport
I and my fellow travelers are outwardly polite. But that doesn’t mean I’m not secretly scheming to be first—and too readily excusing it. There may be no place in America…Read more
Let’s Talk (Rightly) About the Pilgrims
Lessons from history could be part of a gospel-rich Thanksgiving celebration. But let’s make sure we get that history right. Here in America, we’ll soon be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. When…Read more
Top New Resources for Parents and Bible Teachers
Publishers keep churning out new resources for parents and children’s ministry workers. Many of these come with labels claiming they’re gospel-focused, or from authors who love to celebrate Jesus. Here…Read more
Celebration of Evil, or Something Else?
I realize you probably decided weeks ago whether or not your family will participate in any Halloween activities, so this post is coming late. But the video below is so…Read more
“May I Go to Church, Too?”
What are kids missing when we keep them out of the “adult” service? More importantly, what are WE missing about the purpose of worship? It should be obvious that I…Read more
Teaching Our Children about Jesus
Video and audio from the Gospel Coalition 2014 National Women's Conference is available now. One of the talks I've been waiting to listen to is the panel discussion with Elyse…Read more
A Parent’s Most Important Prayer
My parents prayed it, and it might be the best thing they ever did for me. This is an emotional and thoughtful time for me. Fresh from one of the…Read more