Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
Building Habits That Build Our Kids and Families Ever feel like parenting is just a loop of chaos—snacks, screens, bedtime battles… repeat? What if your daily routines weren’t just survival tools, but discipleship tools? This blog unpacks the Family Rhythm Mindset series, five short episodes designed to help you live out the Gospel in the daily... Continue Reading →
Marriages and families are struggling more than we know. Close relationships are hard, but God created us to be in right relationship with Him and others. In our society, marriage is being devalued, loneliness is on the rise and parental stress is at a critical level. I believe the church is in the "ministry of... Continue Reading →
View the Full Thank You ReportDownload The journey with FamilyLife Canada Family Sanctifies Becoming like Christ is best tested in close relationships. The Journey So Far This year has been full of adventure, surprises and relationships—sanctifying and faith-building relationships. It has taken me around Ontario and beyond with walking, driving, “coffee shopping,” Zooming and... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed how young families don’t have a great foundation? “The need to strengthen marriages and families is more pressing than ever…Staying together and thriving together is often not easy.” ~FamilyLife Canada “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” ~Matthew... Continue Reading →
I asked ChatGPT, "What is the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada today?" Here's how it answered. What are your thoughts? "Identifying the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada, like any specific group, can be subjective and dependent on various factors. However, some challenges that Christian families in Canada may face include: Secularization... Continue Reading →
Dear friends and family, A Cradle in the Dirt One of my favourite worship songs is called King of Kings. The first verse tells the incarnation story in a powerful way: Rembrandt, 1646 In the darkness we were waitingWithout hope without lightTill from heaven You came runningThere was mercy in Your eyesTo fulfil the law... Continue Reading →
A Baptist Catechism - Desiring God. Catechism for Young Children. The two links above will take you to two places you can go to teach children the basic tenets of Christian faith. They contain short questions and answers regarding the essential teachings of Scripture. They are intended to spur on conversation between the teacher and... Continue Reading →
In church on Sunday, I had a conversation about telling friends about Jesus. One example was to do it at school. One kid said they weren't allowed and that it was written in their planners that the school provides them. I hadn't heard this before and it surprised me. What is the law on this?... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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