Love and Respect: The heart of any relationship
By MecKidz
February 12, 2026
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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Presents? Or Presence?
December 21, 2025You’ve wrapped the last present and topped it off with a big red bow. As you place it under the Christmas tree, you check your list and you have all of your loved ones cared for. Gifts for your family, friends and even your gift to Christ given, Read More
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Being Still at Christmastime
December 14, 2025A popular Christmas tradition involves lighting Advent Candles. Advent is a season of spiritual preparation and joyful anticipation about the heart of Christmas, celebrated in the month leading up to the holiday. Each of the candles represents a spec, Read More
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How to Talk About Other Holidays with Your Kids
December 7, 2025Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? Of course, we love the music, the cookies, the movies, the decorations, the cookies, the lights, and, of course, the cookies. Now, for those of us that love and follow Jesus, the most jo, Read More
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