Is Your Faith Transforming You—Or Just Wearing You Out?
Does your faith feel more like pressure than peace? Discover how the story you live in shapes your experience of transformation—and why the Gospel invites you into a life of freedom, not striving.
When Kids Lie: Why Connection Works Better Than Control
What if your child’s dishonesty isn’t a rebellion—but a response to fear?
Lying is often a coping mechanism, not a character flaw. In this article, we explore why kids lie, why fear-based reactions don’t lead to long-term honesty, and how a safe, connected relationship can give your child the courage to tell the truth—even when it’s hard.
Are Your Relationships Helping You Grow—Or Just Controlling You?
Are your relationships building you up—or keeping you stuck?
Not all relationships lead to growth. Some reinforce pressure and performance, while others invite transformation, maturity, and deep connection. In this post, discover how to recognize the difference between conforming and transforming relationships—and how to build a home, community, and life where growth is safe, not littered with shame.
Struggle in the World vs. Struggle in the Kingdom: What Makes the Difference?
Is struggle shaping your family—or just stressing you out?
Struggle is unavoidable, but how your family navigates it makes all the difference. In the world’s system, struggle leads to burnout, control, and fear. In the kingdom of God, it becomes a path to growth, resilience, and transformation. Discover how to shift your perspective on struggle and create a home where challenges lead to strength, not stress.
Transformational vs. Transactional Relationships: Why It Matters for Parents
Are You Parenting for Compliance or Transformation?
Most parenting advice focuses on managing behavior—rewarding the good, punishing the bad. But what if there’s a better way? Transactional parenting relies on control, external rewards, and fear of consequences. Transformational parenting builds trust, emotional security, and lifelong maturity.
The Way of Jesus vs. The World's Way: A Christian Parenting Shift
Are Your Children Anxious or at Peace?
Parenting today is filled with pressure—pressure to succeed, control behavior, and measure up. But what if the way we’ve been taught to parent is actually keeping our children from the peace and security Jesus invites them into?
How To Abide - It's Not What You Think
Have You Ever Tried to “Abide” and Just Ended Up Striving?
For many of us, the idea of abiding in Jesus feels like just another spiritual to-do—one more thing to get right, one more way to prove our faithfulness. But what if abiding isn’t about trying harder at all?