by Analyn Elliot | Aug 26, 2024 | Parenting
My five-year-old insists that crayons are an essential purchase this season, and I can only agree. She has a deep joy for giving to kids she may never meet, a joy she shares with her little brother as they intentionally pray over every colorful shoebox gift we pack as...
by Arlene Pellicane | Aug 12, 2024 | Christian Living, Parenting
You might not be old enough to remember this phrase: “It’s 10 pm. Do you know where your children are?” This was a public service announcement used in the late 1960s through the late 1980s to remind parents to check up on their kids. Today, parents usually know...
by D6 Family Ministry | Aug 5, 2024 | Family Ministry, Parenting
One of our principal ministries as parents is discipling those who God has placed in our family. We are aware of this responsibility, and we usually have the “want to.” But the “how to” might seem overwhelming. We must not let our feelings of incompetence lead us to...
by Lena Wooten | Jul 31, 2024 | Family Ministry
As we approach 2025, there’s a palpable excitement in the air, especially for those who are deeply invested in family ministry. The D6 Conference 2025 is just around the corner, and this event promises to be more than just a gathering—it’s a transformative...
by D6 Family Ministry | Jun 19, 2024 | Christian Living
D6 Family Ministry recently released a podcast titled A Biblical Response to Progressive Christianity. You can go here to listen to the interview where we dive into a riveting conversation with Alisa Childers, the renowned author of Live Your Truth and Other Lies....
by Heather Schnese | Jun 14, 2024 | Leadership, Student Ministry
You’re already busy and on the front lines of youth ministry, so why go to seminary now? Denise Muir Kjesbo, Bethel Seminary’s children’s, youth, and family ministry program director, along with Heather Flies, the program’s youth ministry advisor, weigh in on five...
by Jenny Wescoat | Jun 10, 2024 | Christian Living, Parenting
You hear it all around you, “I just want them to be happy.” It’s many a parent’s desire for their kids, but it’s worth asking if this is the right goal. Think over your adult life. I’m willing to bet that happiness has been fleeting. Maybe you catch a...
by Karen Hardin | Jun 6, 2024 | Christian Living, Leadership
Sarah spent her days chasing after two energetic boys under age five. Making sure they had clean clothes, healthy food, and afternoon naps sapped all her strength. Motherhood had quenched the flame in her heart to take God’s love to the world. Surely God did not want...
by Kristen Miller | May 27, 2024 | Marriage
Experiencing a strong, vibrant, and healthy marriage didn’t stop with your marriage vows and the commitment you made to each other on your wedding day—it goes beyond that in the way you live out your commitment to each other in your day-to-day lives. Continuing to...
by Becky Sparks | May 13, 2024 | Parenting
“Boundaries” has become a buzzword in parenting. Boundaries are necessary for a balanced, responsible life. The smartphone has blown the lid off of every boundary imaginable in ways we could never have anticipated. This great social experiment has the majority of the...
