by Lynda Adams | Sep 27, 2016 | Parenting
Forgiveness can be a difficult concept for young children. They are often grounded in the idea of “fairness” – if someone does something wrong, they should be punished. But, we are encouraged in scripture to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each...
by Lynda Adams | Sep 6, 2016 | Parenting
What did you do at school today? Does this question sound familiar? Most parents ask this very thing to their children when they pick them up at school or come home from work. The answer is often, “I don’t know” or “I played.” Not very informative, huh? It isn’t that...
by stjameslutheran | Aug 27, 2016 | Parenting, Resources
Children love birthdays. They get excited for the presents, the cake and ice cream. Many families plan and execute grand and flashy celebrations. But whether your party is big or small, underlying the event is the great joy being directed toward God for creating our...
by Lynda Adams | Aug 24, 2016 | Parenting, Resources
Transitioning to school can be an emotional time for many. As parents, you may feel conflicting emotions about this milestone. You are probably excited about all the fun and learning that your child will have and the new friends that he or she will make, but you may...
