D6 Blog
Cats, Puppies, and Teachable Moments
Let’s face it—getting your kids to open up can feel like an Olympic event some days. Some kids are like puppies: they’ll bubble over with excitement, telling you everything from what they had for lunch to what their friend said three weeks ago. They thrive on attention and will gladly spill their guts the moment you ask, “How was your day?” Easy, right? Then there are the cats. Oh, the cats. These kids are quieter, more elusive, and tend to guard their emotions like it’s classified intel. Ask...
Partnering With Parents: A Guide For Church Leaders
Isn’t it great we get to participate in helping kids learn about the Lord, His Word, and His plan for their lives? Each week, in big and small ways, you are making a difference. I hope you believe this! The time you spend is a sure investment in the...
Bringing Joy to the Ends of the Earth
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...
What Are Your Kids Watching?
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...
Parenting With Purpose: How To Disciple Your Kids At Home
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...
Why You Should Attend the D6 Conference 2025
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 experience....
A Biblical Response To Progressive Christianity (D6 Podcast with Alisa Childers)
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....
5 Things a Youth Pastor Will Gain from Seminary
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...
Happiness Is Not the Goal
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 glimpse when you...
Everyday Families Making a Global Impact
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...
9 Keys to a Healthier 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...
What Kind of Boundaries Will Protect My Child’s Mental Health?
“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...
The Hard Work of Disciplemaking With Guys
(Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Disciplemaking With Guys) One Sunday night I was late for our high school guys' Bible study. When I came into the room, the guys were playing catch with a baseball they had made from playdough. When I asked them to put it away, Trevor asked,...