by Andrea Gerhard | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog
Our Role in the Faith Development of Our Children Submitted by Jennifer Power Faith development is an act of grace. It is a gift given by God. We cannot change by our own willpower. We may be able to change our habits by sheer willpower, but true heart-transformation...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog
I came across this blog post today by Craig Jutila as I was doing some research on some Saturday night curriculum for SHiNe Time. It is about how to be an emotionally healthy parent, which is relevant to us all as parents and relevant to our church-wide focus on...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jul 18, 2016 | Blog
“My problem with running out of gas took on a whole new meaning once I became a dad fourteen years ago. I soon discovered and would learn over and over again that parenting is a gas guzzler. Surviving the transition from married couple to married with kids...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
The Spirituality of Children Submitted by Jennifer Power When I was a little girl, I believed the world contained great wonders beyond what my eyes could see. Even when life was hard, and perhaps especially when life was hard, I clung to this belief. I don’t actually...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog
>Parenting Without Perfectionism Submitted by Jennifer Power I have good intentions to be a parent who does it all right, does it all well, and smiles through it all. Sometimes, I think it is unfortunate that I know so much about how to be a good parent. I know a...