New Parents

Biblical Encouragement for New Parents

Christopher Hunt

If you’re a new parent and feel out of your depth, we’ve assembled these articles below to give you biblical encouragement as you grow into this new reality of parenthood.

Fostering Sibling Connections

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Is sibling rivalry a challenge within your home? Discover how you can foster healthy interactions between siblings to create a harmonious home life.

Help for Overwhelmed New Parents

Keren Kanyago

Do you find parenting to be as exhausting as it is rewarding? Consider how you can care well for yourself through a challenging season of parenting.

What is Parenting Ministry?

Christopher Hunt

Parenting ministry encourages and supports Christian parents as they nurture their children. It’s a ministry for ministers, because God gave parents the role of spiritual leaders for their children.

Vacations with Toddlers

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling to find the patience to include your toddlers in your summer fun? Consider shifting your perspective to create quality time together.

Patience in Relationships

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Do you struggle with patience in your relationships? Learn how God calls us to live a life centered on Jesus- marked with humility, love, hope, and prayer.

Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent

Kim Sullivan

Are trying to practice better parenting? Explore 1 Thessalonians to see the parenting plan that the Apostle Paul utilized in his nurturing of the church.

Help for Overwhelmed Parents

Dr. Danielle Davey Stulac

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your parenting responsibilities? Consider how God equips and walks with us through the exhausting challenges of parenting.

Trusting God with Our Children

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Our circumstances may feel overwhelming, but God calls us to trust in a greater plan. God loves us and our children and is faithful to care for us all.

Parenting Better Than We Were Parented

Keren Kanyago

Are you struggling with an abusive past and wondering if you can be a good parent? Consider how you can move beyond past hurts to thrive as a parent.

Scriptural Truths for Parents

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you struggle to be a good parent? Do you wonder what the Bible says about parenting? Check out these truths from scripture to guide your parenting.

How Can I Be a Better Parent Than Mine Were?

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Do you wonder if you can parent better than you were parented? Find encouragement in the Bible to be a be the parent God has called and equipped you to be.
Date Title Author Topics
January 21, 2025 Biblical Encouragement for New Parents Christopher Hunt Parenting, New Parents
December 8, 2024 Fostering Sibling Connections Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
October 30, 2024 Help for Overwhelmed New Parents Keren Kanyago Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
October 1, 2024 What is Parenting Ministry? Christopher Hunt Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 7, 2024 Vacations with Toddlers Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
February 7, 2024 Patience in Relationships Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Discipline
November 26, 2023 Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
October 4, 2023 Help for Overwhelmed Parents Dr. Danielle Davey Stulac Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
September 13, 2023 Trusting God with Our Children Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
September 6, 2023 Parenting Better Than We Were Parented Keren Kanyago Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
July 19, 2023 Scriptural Truths for Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 16, 2023 How Can I Be a Better Parent Than Mine Were? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being In-Laws
July 5, 2023 Mom Wars Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 19, 2023 What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, New Parents
November 16, 2022 How NOT to Lead A Family - Lessons Learned From the Life of Lot Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 13, 2022 God, Help Me Protect My Kids! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 1, 2022 Balancing the Mother Load Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 30, 2022 Sex After Kids Arrive? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, New Parents, Sex & Parenting
March 27, 2022 Three Ways to Build Parenting Resilience Ellen Duffield Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
February 20, 2022 Parenting on Fumes and Learning Selfcare Jess Ronne Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 26, 2021 Wonderfully Made: Your Child and You Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
October 10, 2021 8 Scripture Promises for Christian Parents Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
September 8, 2021 Making Scripture the Parenting Authority in Your Home Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 26, 2021 Building God's Kingdom Through Mundane Parenting Tasks Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 12, 2021 Prayers for New Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents
January 3, 2021 Be the mirror your child needs Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 1, 2020 Am I an Overwhelmed New Mom, or is it Postpartum Anxiety? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, New Parents
October 18, 2020 Parenting Wisdom from Proverbs and the Montessori Method Brian Clark Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 12, 2020 Parenting in a Pandemic: Securing Your Own Oxygen Mask First Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
May 27, 2020 Sibling Rivalry: Embracing the Gift of One Another Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 8, 2020 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage After Children Arrive Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 20, 2019 Serving in Ministry as a New Mom Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents
August 7, 2019 Not What We Dreamed Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 26, 2019 Crying Babies and Taking a Breath Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents
February 17, 2019 Nurturing Faith from Infancy Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, New Parents, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 15, 2018 Promises to My Child Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 1, 2018 More Than The Baby Blues: Navigating Postpartum Depression Karen Krygsheld, MSW, LCSW Parenting, New Parents
July 25, 2016 Grieving Unfulfilled Expectations for a Child Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 28, 2016 Help for Navigating the Baby Blues Allison Kaminski, MA Parenting, New Parents
January 21, 2016 Generational Living: Connecting with Peers Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 7, 2015 The Joy and Pain of Motherhood Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, New Parents, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 8, 2015 Finding Parenting Perspective: Long Days of Parenting Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 20, 2015 Speaking Truth: When Can Parents Lie to Their Children? Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
June 18, 2015 Dad to Dad : Successful Parenting Gregory Rodriguez, MA, LCPC Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
April 30, 2015 Belonging through Baptism Rev. Kirsty DePree Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
April 9, 2015 Blessing Our Children Rev. Joyce Borger Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 5, 2015 How Can I Establish Discipline in My Home? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing
February 16, 2015 How Do I Keep My Family Safe? Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 3, 2015 Spiritual Formation: Beginning with Babies Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
August 20, 2014 Advice From an Experienced Parent: Five Things Empty-Nesters Never Say Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
December 11, 2013 Parenting: Never Give Up Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 21, 2013 Parenting: It All Matters Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
August 27, 2013 Adoption Questions We Wish We Weren’t Asked Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
April 3, 2007 Help for Weary New Parents! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids

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