Keepers Ministry
10 posts tagged with "kids"
Praying for Your Child's Future Mate
I’m not sure how much I actually prayed about finding a mate when I was in college. Lucky for me, my husband and his mom were consistently praying for God to provide a mate. Ben and I “just happened” to be in the same psychology class. And well, the rest is history. Read More
Our Kids' Friendships
We moved in July and I am reminding the boys to be discerning with new friendships because they are vulnerable. And we have learned the hard way that we also have to be careful with friendships in the church. Youth in the church can be heading down a path of compromise as well. You can just never be too careful. That’s why it’s so very important for us to cover this in prayer. Read More
Connecting with Our Families
Last year, my son was a senior and he came home at 12:30 each day. I scheduled my day so that I could have lunch with him before he got busy with homework and activities. Some people might have thought I was silly and some days my son probably thought to himself "oh, brother". Ha! However, I am so thankful I had that time with him because now he's at college 15 hours away. Read More
Praying for Our Children
Maybe your child is struggling? I'm so sorry. Currently, I am trying to support and pray a couple of my children through some struggles.
It's hard to see our children struggle. We want to fix it. We want to make it go away. We want God to hurry.
When I am praying a child through a struggle, it helps me to remember the following about God. Read More
It's hard to see our children struggle. We want to fix it. We want to make it go away. We want God to hurry.
When I am praying a child through a struggle, it helps me to remember the following about God. Read More
God, Please Handpick a Friend for My Child
Maybe your child just started Kindergarten?
Maybe your child moved or changed schools?
Maybe your child's friend group is changing? Read More
Maybe your child moved or changed schools?
Maybe your child's friend group is changing? Read More
Parenting Tool: Spender or Saver?
If you have a child that has a “money burns a hole in their pocket” mindset then I hope this is helpful to you. And it is great reminder for adults too. We desperately needed guidance for our child when this issue led to arguments in every store. We would try to reason and... Read More
Give-Love-Serve: July Gift Ideas for Serving Others
Here is a creative way to encourage family fun...for your very own loved ones or for someone else's! Do you know a family that is going through a difficult time? Needs some encouragement?... Read More
Lemon Cookies for Sunny Days
Nothing reminds me of summer as much as the bright cheery color of yellow. A bowl full of lemons scream summer to me and that's why these cookies seem to be the perfect indulgence for these sunny days! This is a delicious recipe that implies fancy, but is super easy! You will love it and so will those... Read More
Thrive Gathering for Single Mothers: Register Today!
Do you know a single mother? The greatest thing you can do is TELL her about Arise Ministries and GET her to the THRIVE gathering on Saturday, June 23rd – but you’ll need to register asap (see www.ariseministries.net). And her children get to enjoy a "Vacation Bible School" experience. What a joy for women to care for one another!... Read More
Give-Love-Serve: June Gift Ideas for Serving Others
Every month we share an idea on how to express care, compassion and love to those that the Lord wants us to reach. We get the ideas from our friend, Irene Delano, and this past January's event, Gift-Giving 101. This month, since so many take to the road for their family vacations or family reunions we gladly bring you the ROAD TRIP BAG! What a great way to bless your... Read More
