Is there ever a time when there are more sibling squabbles than during the summer?! We are feeling it over here ourselves! Parenting biblically is hard, so we wanted to provide some of our best tips for how we've stewarded sibling relationships. Not just managing them, but truly pointing our children toward lifelong loving friendships. Today's episode has practical systems for Christian parents managing this, but also gets to the heart of what do you really do? What does a good apology look like? How do you encourage your children to work out biblical principles like forgiveness and grace?

Studies mentioned: Entrusted with a Child's Heart

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Scriptures Referenced:

Ephesians 4:30- 32

Hebrews 3:13

Romans 12:15

Jeremiah 17:9

Romans 12:9-12

We can avoid laundry for awhile. We can put off cleaning. We can let those dishes pile up, but if the kids are hungry they are going to let us know! If meal planning feels more like an unceasing punishment and less like a picnic, listen in as Jen and Steph talk about ways to reduce decisions to make this unavoidable, repetitive task feel less overwhelming! They will also discuss what to do about picky eaters, and list lots of their favorite meal options to keep it simple!

Books, Recipes, and Resources:

Nourished

Deceptively Delicious

Yummy Crate (Kiwi Crate Cooking Kits)

Souper Cubes

Cook the Seasons

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Previous episodes mentioned:

Ordering Our Days: Part 1

Ordering Our Days: Part 2

Would you like to learn more about Entrusted with a Child's Heart, our biblical parenting study? Find us here.

Previous episodes mentioned:

Ordering Our Days: Part 1

Ordering Our Days: Part 2

We can avoid laundry for awhile. We can put off cleaning. We can let those dishes pile up, but if the kids are hungry they are going to let us know! If meal planning feels more like an unceasing punishment and less like a picnic, listen in as Jen and Steph talk about ways to reduce decisions to make this unavoidable, repetitive task feel less overwhelming!

Would you like to learn more about Entrusted with a Child's Heart, our biblical parenting study? Find us here.

Do you feel like you are constantly swimming against the current of the culture? This episode will affirm all your efforts and confirm that you are on the right track! Your efforts are not in vain, Mama! Sylvia Zuiderveen is the Women's Ministry Director at Coram Deo Bible Church and she brings biblical conviction with fire in this episode! For more information about pointing your children to the Lord, following the biblical model for your home, and guarding against the influence of culture, check out Entrusted with a Child's Heart.

If you're wondering how to bring Entrusted with a Child's Heart to your church, schedule a call with us by emailing stephanie@ewach.com. We're here to help!

Scripture Referenced:

Psalm 90:12

Are you ready to jump into the summer with both feet? Or are you dreading the open-ended time? If you're a Christian mom looking to plan intentionally with routines and systems, begin with prayer! If you know your family needs to slow down after a busy school year, you should begin with prayer too! Let's allow the Lord to guide us as we order our days for His glory!

COMING SOON: A resource to help you and your kids faithfully read The Bible this summer!

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We will never regret the time we took to pray. Sometimes you may not know where to start, so here's a list of verses that have impacted our prayers through the years.

Didn't get to listen to part 1 yet? Start there to hear why every verse is important for believers today!

Scriptures Referenced:

Hebrews 4:12

John 14:1

Galatians 2:20

Isaiah 44:3-7

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Psalm 143:8

Lamentations 3:22-23

Deuteronomy 4:29

Ephesians 3:14-19

Psalm 91:14-16

Isaiah 43:1-4

Luke 1:47-49

Luke 2:52

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

The prayer lives of Christian moms are often most powerful when they are praying the rich truth of Scripture. Listen in as Betsy and David Corning join Stephanie to share the Bible verses that have impacted them most through the years. These Memorial Verses will encourage you--especially when you hear why you can embrace the promises of the Old Testament and the New Testament as you pray for your family.

Our Study for Moms: Entrusted with a Child's Heart

Key Words to Understand: exegesis and eisegesis

Scriptures Referenced:

Romans 15:4

1 Corinthians 10:11

Deuteronomy 8

Genesis 12:1-3

1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Hebrews 13:8

2 Samuel 18

Joshua 4

Lamentations 3:22-23

Isaiah 26:3

Micah 6:8

John 9:4

Hebrews 6:10

1 Peter 3:18

2 Corinthians 3:18

Hebrews 4:12

Does Mother's Day often feel like it came and went and you don't feel celebrated, appreciated, rested, or rejuvenated? It leaves you hurt, bitter, and frustrated. Let's stop the cycle before it starts! Here are 6 questions to ask before your day, Mama:

1. What do I REALLY want to do?
2. Have I communicated this clearly to my crew?
3. Would choosing another day help me renew?
4. Would freedom to have time away be the best thing you can do?
5. Is there preparation you should do?
6. Are you training your kids to have peace in their futures, too?

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 31:10, 28-29

Colossians 3:17

Books Mentioned:

Teaching from Rest

Entrusted with a Child's Heart

Recipe to Enjoy: Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole