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 →
Discover Family Rhythm — a five-part YouTube devotional series that walks families through God's redemptive story. Learn how small habits can transform your home with peace, wisdom and wonder. I'm really excited about this series. If you can use this in your home or in your small group, please take a moment to let me... Continue Reading →
This is graduation season! My oldest graduated high school last year and her PSW program this year. She’s off to Redeemer University in the Fall. What about you? What have you “graduated” (and celebrated) recently? Perhaps you completed a course or finished a book. Did you get that garden planted or finish a home project?... 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 →
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 drew a figurative line in the sand. I was thirteen and I knew I could go my own way...or God's way. Deep in my soul, I knew I needed to follow Jesus for the rest of my life. From that line I was baptized, I pursued my faith, I sunk myself into Scripture, I... 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 →
Saying you're devoted to something and being devoted to that thing are vastly different things. Deep down, you know the difference. Deep down, I know the difference. The real question is, "Will we care enough to move from saying we're devoted to really being devoted?"
Faith is too big and complicated of a journey to claim to be an expert. Take the load off!
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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