Serving Matters: Why?
By MecKidz
March 5, 2026
Serving Matters: Why?
March 5, 2026If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve likely heard that serving matters. But why? Certainly, it is a way that we can love others well, that we join into community as we offer our time and effort as a way to build relatio, Read More
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Teaching Your Kids to Pray Using the Lord’s Prayer
February 26, 2026One simple way to explain prayer to kids is this: Prayer is like sending a letter to God. When we write a letter we greet the person and share what’s on our hearts. Sometimes we ask for help and sometimes we say we’re sorry. Jesus knew w, Read More
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A United Front
February 19, 2026What is the most important parenting advice you have ever received? Lead with love. Clearly communicate expectations. If you need to have a serious talk, just open a bag of chips loudly—they’ll magically appear. All solid advice.&, Read More
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Love and Respect: The heart of any relationship
February 12, 2026Love and respect; these two words are the heart of any successful marriage - or any deep relationship for that matter. But it is so easy for love and respect to be lost in the daily struggle of keeping the pantry stocked, grass mowed, kids sch, Read More
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Modeling Healthy Marital Conflict for Your Kids
February 5, 2026Marriage is messy. There can be miscommunication, unmet expectations and perpetual disagreements that seem to never be resolved. Conflict in marriage is sure to arise, because marriage is a union between two imperfect people. As one pastor wrote, in , Read More
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Freshwater or Saltwater Words
January 29, 2026First, gather a Bible, a cup for each kid, a container of salt and a pitcher of water. Explain to your kids that you are going to read a part of the Bible that teaches us about our words and then talk about it together. Read James 3:3-12. Pau, Read More
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Pillars of Your Week
January 22, 2026Show of hands…does anyone else currently struggle with the dreaded Sunday Scaries?!?! You know, when we look at the week ahead and we see school, work, groceries, cleaning, doctors appointments, forms to fill out, sports practice, etc.. A, Read More
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10 Great Questions to Ask Your Kid in the New Year
January 15, 2026Many of us use the beginning of a new year to take stock of the previous year and make new goals for the year to come. This is a great practice and cultivates a spirit of reflection and personal awareness. Your kids can participate in this, too! Here, Read More
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New Year Prayer Conversation
January 8, 2026Family prayer time can look different through different seasons, but as you start the new year, try implementing a mealtime “Prayer Conversation” with God as a family. As you sit down to eat, remind your kids that God is always pre, Read More
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