The Discipled Heart

Why Mary, Mother of Jesus’ Story Still Matters for Mothers Today

Motherhood doesn’t always look like we imagined. Sometimes it’s full of joy, but other times, it feels quiet, thankless, even unseen. But Mary, Mother of Jesus, shows us that a mother’s quiet faithfulness is never wasted.

She’s not just the young girl we picture at Christmas, she’s the woman who walked in obedience long after the angels were gone and the shepherds moved on. Though she didn’t have it easy, she didn’t seek fame. But she did have a willing heart. And God trusted her to carry His Son.

This Mother’s Day, I want to remember Mary the way Scripture shows her—not as flawless, but as a faithful woman who teaches us what real obedience looks like when life gets hard.

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Raising Kids Who Love God

Your greatest desire is seeing your child love God and become a follower of Jesus. But in a world that seems to mock God at every turn, guiding their spiritual journey feels like an uphill battle. Fear not! I’ve packed this post with practical, Bible-based strategies to help make your home a place that nurtures your child’s faith. We’ll talk about things like the power of living out an authentic relationship with Christ, simple ways to mix in God's Word into your day, and how to handle their questions and doubts.

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The Power of a Praying Parent

Does simply praying for your kids seem passive or ineffective? This post reveals how a parent's prayers unleash God's active protection, wisdom, and purpose over their children's lives. Learn how entrusting your children fully to Christ frees you from worry. Discover practical tips for praying Scripture consistently, crying out for guidance, and trusting God amid uncertainty. Whether your kids are undergoing trials or thriving, your prayers invoke the Almighty hand of the Lord, who works wonders in response to your persistent petitions.

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The Power of Story Time: Connecting with Your Child Through Books

Amid shortened attention spans, how can today's parents cultivate focused bonding and literacy in their kids? This post reveals how a simple story time routine builds an unbreakable parent-child connection that withstands the digital age. Learn how to leverage story time to imprint faith, imagination, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading. Discover tips for sustaining this cherished tradition from infancy through the teen years. More than just reading skills, story time gives children comfort, acceptance, vision and nurturing. Fellow parents, our opportunity to shape little hearts through books is fleeting but profoundly rewarding when utilized well.

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Affirming God's Design: Helping Kids Understand Gender

With confusing cultural messages surrounding gender identity, how can Christian parents firmly yet lovingly instill God’s truth about gender in their kids? This post shares guidance on affirming God’s sacred gift of gender to provide children a secure foundation for their identity amid swirling questions. Learn how to anchor kids in biblical perspectives on maleness and femaleness.

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The Power of Bible Stories: Seeds of Faith for Your Child’s Heart

As Christian parents, we want our children to build an enduring faith and lifelong relationship with God. But studies show over half of kids abandon the church by age 15, often because they lack biblical foundations. Stories from Scripture provide these essential foundations. Through Old Testament tales and the parables of Jesus, our kids discover Biblical wisdom, grasp God's love, and see how He actively works in our lives. Bible stories help construct a Christian worldview in young impressionable hearts. This blog post explores the power of Bible stories for nurturing children's faith.

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