In the Old Testament, God raised up Ezekiel to speak to the people of Judah living as exiles in Babylon. He was called to be a watchman, to let his voice be a trumpet warning to them. Fast forward to today, a trumpet is being blown. How will we respond?

How many times have you found yourself making the same gardening mistakes over and over? How many summers in a row did you buy the plants and find yourself with an unfruitful garden? Sometimes we can get so caught up in the idea of something, that we don’t stop and evaluate if what we are doing, or how we are doing something, is fruitful.

If you are a Christian parent with the desire to see your kids grow into bold Jesus followers, a child sharing that they have questions about their faith may seem like the worst-case scenario. What can parents do when they have a child questioning their Christian faith?

Why can’t I get this right? Why do I keep missing the mark day after day? I’m steadfast, then I flounder, then I fail.

“Create in me a pure heart, O God.” Psalm 51:10a

It seems too troublesome to have my children “help”. It’s just too stressful having them around when I’m in the kitchen. Yet something I’ve realized along the way in motherhood is to invite my kids into the mess. I’ve learned to let go of Instagram snapshots of perfectly clean and organized spaces and realized that real joy and gladness in our home comes from allowing my children to participate in the cooking process.

Birdwatching is a great family-friendly activity with unexpected benefits. Not only will you spend time outdoors with your family, building long-lasting memories and a love for the outdoors together, but you’ll grow in awe of the amazing God that created it all. The following article will help you feel ready to walk outside this spring and start watching birds.