KEEPING YOUR FAMILY CONNECTED IN FAITH

With a new school year comes a slew of after-school activities and busier-than-usual schedules. Between running from school to soccer games and dance recitals, how can you make sure your family stays connected? While carving out another chunk of time may sound impossible, setting aside a time each day to pray and give thanks can have a positive impact on the outcome of your day and reconnect your family in faith. Read on to see how… Morning Prayer We know, mornings are rushed as it is. But dedicating a few early moments to pray will set the tone for the rest of your day. Before everyone jet sets out the door, take each other’s hands and gather in a circle. Have each family member contribute one thing they’d like to pray for that day—patience, understanding, confidence, even the strength to focus during a math test. Narrowing the focus to one…Keep Reading


ADD A MODERN TWIST TO CHRISTIAN WEDDING TRADITIONS

Planning a wedding is no easy task. Having to consider your own style and the opinions of your parents and family often lead to stressful situations. Maybe you and your fiancé are more contemporary, but your family is heart set on a traditional Christian wedding. Don’t fret, there are ways you can have your cake and eat it, too. Read on for our tips on how to add modern touches to traditional Christian customs. LOCATION So, you’ve dreamed your whole life of getting married on a beach at sunset, but your mother won’t hear of anything outside a ceremony in a Church. No problem—just bring the beach to you. Wedding Colors Choose a palette of soft hues—like peach, blue or lavender—and use them in decorations around the Church. Marking the aisles with organza ribbon or choosing a pastel aisle runner will help bring that breezy feeling inside. Ceremony Flowers Carry…Keep Reading


How Parents Can Use The National Day of Prayer & Other Simple Activities to Create Prayerful Children

As Christian parents, we want to demonstrate the importance of faith to our kids and help them learn to rely on it to meet the challenges that life will bring. Prayer is one of the cornerstones necessary to provide a basis for this type of faith, but it can be a difficult one for some children to grasp, and parents are often at a loss as to how to deal with this issue in a constructive manner. The upcoming National Day of Prayer on May 7, 2015 provides parents, along with church leaders and entire communities, an opportunity to draw together and help children of all ages understand the true power of prayer. Get started today by using the following tips to begin a meaningful conversation about faith and prayer with your child. Pre-Schoolers: Learning the Importance of Prayer Through Observation One of the best ways to help raise faithful children is to understand the benefit of learning…Keep Reading