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Ribbons, bows and ties that bind
By Kurt Rietema The tables overflowed with the excess of the season. Yellow dump trucks were primed for the abuse of new toddler drivers. Red ...
Read moreThe Power of Play
By Caroline Oas He walked in the room and stopped in his tracks. Toys lined the walls – dress-up, puppets, a kitchen, a tool bench, ...
Read moreWhen It’s Not All Holly Jolly
by Jamie Roach Gathering together with extended family over the holidays can be life-giving, exciting and incredibly fun. Gathering together with extended family over the ...
Read moreIf it wasn’t for the churches…
by Kurt Rietema I sat across from Maribel as she flipped through the binder she had been using to coordinate the relief efforts of the ...
Read moreDo Christmas Differently
by Jamie Roach Shopping, baking, decorating, gift-wrapping… and the list goes on. For most families, this time of year is packed full of activities and ...
Read moreThink and Feel Your Way into Your Child’s Heart and Mind
by Jamie Roach What do your children feel when they catch you looking at them? If you are intentional, your words and actions can help ...
Read moreTurning the Tables to Unmake Dividing Walls
By Kurt Rietema Soledad spoke glowingly of life here in the United States. She bubbled with delight as she looked about her climate-controlled home, the ...
Read moreWhat’s Normal?
by Jamie Roach Toddlers throw tantrums. Teenagers rebel. But as parents, how do we know what’s “normal”? As we make our way through the COVID-19 ...
Read moreFaith That’s Caught
by Jamie Roach There is no playbook for raising kids who love Jesus. No checklist of Bible verses memorized or quota of Sunday School classes ...
Read moreCurious, Compassionate and Creative Parenting
by Jamie Roach No two children are the same. Each one is uniquely formed, an original masterpiece. The Psalmist says it this way: “For it ...
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