Jesus cares about your mental health. Do you?

Written by Laura L. Smith Your mental health matters to Jesus. He created you body, mind, and spirit. He wants goodness for you, including for your mental and emotional well-being. Did you know that the top tips from mental health professionals to care for your mental health are Biblical (things like prayer, serving others, community etc.)? This totally makes sense, because God wants good for you and is always working things out for your good. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month AND that 5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A...
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A Guide to God and Mental Health Resources

written by Laura L. Smith Happy February! I love this short month filled with history and hearts, but winter is dark and cold and seasonal affective disorder is a real thing causing many of us to experience some fatigue, depression, social withdrawal, and an overall sadness. But there is hope. And His names is Jesus. He is the light of the world and He longs for us to bask in the warmth of His love. How do we tap into Christ's light and love when we're shivering and skies are...
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For Every Child Who Deals with Anxiety

Written by Justine Froelker “In everything you experience, work through, and survive, God wants you to remember to take His hand. In fact, when you forget to take His hand, He will still hold yours and lead the way forward. Then He leans down, takes your face in His hands, looks you in the eyes, and tells you, “Don't be afraid. I will help you. I will guide you. I will show you the way. I will never leave you. I won't forsake you either. I am here. It is...
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Five Keys to Helping Children Memorize Scripture

Written by Robin Schmitt, Author of Bible Gems to Remember Illustrated Bible and Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids Have you ever noticed that the wise sayings we hear early in life that really stick with us and make an impact are ultra short? We call them nuggets of wisdom because they’re like little pieces of gold we pick up, admire, put in our pockets, and carry with us forever. Such as: “Practice makes perfect.” “Honesty is the best policy.” “Actions speak louder than words.” “Laughter is the best...
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13 Bedtime Stories to Read During Your Bedtime Routine

Picture this. It's a good day. A really good day. School was good. There were no meltdowns. Your little one even ate all of their food. Now it's time for your bedtime routine. Will the day continue to go so smoothly or will your perfectly planned bedtime routine be more of a nightmare? While we can't guarantee a picture-perfect bedtime, we can recommend some awesome bedtime stories to read. The Bedtime Book The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Blessings' The Wonder That is You The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional Snuggle Time Fall...
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