Family Fun

Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for the Hungry

Kim Sullivan

Looking for concrete ways to involve your family in caring for those in need? Find practical suggestions for demonstrating God's love to the hungry.

Engaging Kids in Creation Care

Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma

Help your kids to engage and enjoy God's world. Be a guide for your children to discover the beauty of creation and learn to be faithful stewards of it.

Balancing Technology Use

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Looking for guidance on how to limit your children's use of technology? Discover a Christian approach to help your children to use technology responsibly.

Finding God in the Garden

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Struggling to get couch potatoes outside into the sunshine? Consider the blessing of a family garden to invite the family to delight in God's creation.

Learning to Care for God's World

Rev. Deb Koster

How can you engage your families in caring for creation? Discover your place in this world and the role that God calls us to play in caring for our world.

5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity this Summer

Kim Sullivan

Looking for ideas to keep your sanity during the summer while school is out? Consider these ideas for adding some structure and fun to your summer months.

How Should I fill Unstructured Time?

Dr. Robert Ritzema

Wondering how to best use your unstructured time? Consider the options God provides so you can choose what is beneficial and guide others to choose wisely.

Grand Parenting Little Ones in a Pandemic: Staying Connected

Rev. Katherine Hirschberg

Are you struggling with how to stay connected to your grandchildren from a distance? Consider these great ways to stay connected and build relationships.

Stuck Inside? Make the Most of Your Unexpected Family Time

Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma

Are you wondering how to navigate being sequestered at home with your family? Shift your focus from fear to faith with our helpful free resources.

Taking A Stand With Youth Sports

Rev. Jason Ruis

Will you choose worship or sports on Sunday morning? Thoughtfully choose a God-glorifying position when seeking to balance youth sports and church life.

Helping Your Child Learn through Play

Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW

Play is the means by which children explore their world and make sense of the events in their lives. Help your children do the important work of playing.

Choosing Inexpensive Summer Fun

Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC

Are you wanting to make the most of your summer on a limited budget? Consider these inexpensive ideas for creating memorable time together as a family.
Date Title Author Topics
September 28, 2022 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for the Hungry Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 25, 2022 Engaging Kids in Creation Care Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 11, 2022 Balancing Technology Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
June 2, 2021 Finding God in the Garden Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 30, 2021 Learning to Care for God's World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 5, 2021 5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity this Summer Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun
December 27, 2020 How Should I fill Unstructured Time? Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Family Fun
August 2, 2020 Grand Parenting Little Ones in a Pandemic: Staying Connected Rev. Katherine Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Being Grandparents
March 22, 2020 Stuck Inside? Make the Most of Your Unexpected Family Time Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Family Fun
September 18, 2019 Taking A Stand With Youth Sports Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 31, 2019 Helping Your Child Learn through Play Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 28, 2019 Choosing Inexpensive Summer Fun Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Family Fun
May 19, 2019 Parenting Avengers: Endgame Style Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 15, 2019 Navigating Team Sports and Cheering Them On Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 12, 2019 Dreaming of Summer: Embracing Downtime Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 7, 2019 Cultivating Discernment in Movie Viewing Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
April 3, 2019 Encouraging the Creativity of Children Colleen Jackson, BFA Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
March 31, 2019 Worth the Drive Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Family Fun
March 17, 2019 Allowing Our Kids to Fall Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
December 12, 2018 Holiday Parties and Kids: Balancing Needs at Christmas Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Family Holidays
December 9, 2018 Family Traditions: Christmas Trees and Emmanuel Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays
October 17, 2018 Kids and Chores Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 8, 2018 Life Lessons from My Child Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
October 5, 2017 Cultivating Gratitude Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Family Holidays
September 5, 2017 Superheroes: Truth or Myth? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 10, 2017 Family Time and Dirty Feet Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 7, 2017 Helping Children See God: His Hand in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 3, 2017 Connecting Children to God’s Story Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 27, 2017 Busy Weekends and Observing the Sabbath Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 24, 2017 Kid's Summertime Media Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 1, 2017 On the Parent Playground: Community or Comfort Zone? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 10, 2017 Go Outside: Engaging Children in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
January 30, 2017 Evaluating our Schedule and Choosing to Cut Back Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 27, 2016 Saving Your Sanity This Summer Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Family Fun
April 4, 2016 Star Wars: Using Discernment With Watching Movies Christopher Hunt Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
January 11, 2016 Building a Legacy of Faith through Family Reunions Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws
December 15, 2015 Star Wars Reflects God’s Grand Saga Christopher Hunt Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
September 14, 2015 Missional Living: Serving Your Community Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 2, 2015 Marveling at God’s World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 11, 2014 Connecting with Grandparents: Blessed by Investment Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
December 8, 2014 Can I Offer Hospitality? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality
October 11, 2014 Making Memories: Seasonal Traditions Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations
August 12, 2014 Back to School: Summer Closure Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 8, 2014 Setting Family Goals with Dream Boards Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 18, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Day Trips Together Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 13, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Family Campfires Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 6, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Time to Play Outside Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 15, 2014 Summer Planning: Making the Most of Down Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 24, 2014 Celebrating the Blessings: Inexpensive Vacations Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun
April 22, 2014 Balancing Technology in the Family Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
January 16, 2014 Parenting: Fostering Sibling Connections Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
December 9, 2013 Parenting: Fostering Compassion with an Offering of Coins Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality
October 20, 2013 Teaching about God through Apples Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
May 20, 2013 Parenting: Inviting Picky Eaters to God's table Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun

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