How do we deal with regret in our parenting? Find out in this episode of Redeeming the Chaos. Do you live with regret? Many of us live with regrets. We look back at life and wish we would have made different choices. Maybe your regrets have to do with parenting choices you’ve made. Or maybe your regrets go back to sinful or foolish actions as a teen or young adult.  None of us are perfect. We all live with the consequences of our choices. But for some of you, regret has been an overwhelming theme in your life. Regret is sucking the joy out of your life and depleting your energy. Regret is ..read more

Find out how did Jesus conquered death and set us free from fear. Are Your Kids Afraid of Death? Are your kids afraid of death?  A few years ago, my grandfather passed away in his sleep.  I remember talking with my boys about what a blessing it was for Great Grandpa to be in heaven with Jesus, and how he didn’t suffer much. “He just went to sleep and woke up in heaven!”  Well, my four year old at the time didn’t want to go to bed that night. He was terrified that he might fall asleep and wake up in heaven, just like Grandpa!   Well, like it or not, death is the one th ..read more

How can dragons help you teach your kids about Easter? Keep reading to find out! Do your boys love dragons?  I have a fun new Easter tradition for you. Instead of a chocolate Easter bunny, I think we should start putting chocolate dragons in our kids’ Easter baskets. And then, give your kids a mallet and tell them to smash the dragon to pieces!  In the last episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about how cherubim can help us teach our kids about Easter. Today, we’re going to talk about how DRAGONS can help your boys gain a deeper understanding of Easter.  Dragons in the Bib ..read more

Are you looking for a way to help your kids understand the meaning of Easter? Check out this episode of Redeeming the Chaos. If I described to you a creature that was part lion, part ox, part human, and part eagle, you would think I might be describing a mythical creature like a centaur or a Minotaur. But did you know there are creatures like this in the Bible?  AND, they have a lot to do with the story of Easter.  Easter is right around the corner – March 31st, 2024. If you’re looking for a new, creative way to talk about the meaning of Easter with your boys, listen in to this epis ..read more

How do you parent a prodigal child? This is the second part of my interview with Catherine Segars. Listen / Read Part One HERE where Catherine and I discuss why kids are turning away from the Lord and what we as parents can do about it. Catherine Segars is an award-winning actress and playwright––––turned stay-at-home-mom––––turned author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and motherhood apologist. She is a homeschooling mama of five, and the host of the podcast CHRISTIAN PARENT /CRAZY WORLD. Catherine is passionate about helping parents navigate through dangerous secular landmines and establish a ..read more

Well, now that I have your attention, I’ll just spill the beans. Unfortunately, there are NO guarantees that your kids will follow Jesus into adulthood. I know that’s not what your momma’s heart wants to hear. But that doesn’t mean we just toss up our hands and give up. In this week’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Catherine Segars and I talk about why many teens walk away from the Lord, and what we as parents can do to help prevent them from doing so while our kids are still young. This is the first of a two part episode. In next week’s episode, we will talk about parenting the prodigal, an ..read more

Laurie was recently interviewed on the Balanced Momcast with Sandy Cooper. You can listen to the two-part episode below: Part 1: Confessions of a Family Devotions Failure Part 2: Seven Strategies to Make Family Bible Time Fun and Engaging The post Guest Interview – Confessions of a Failure appeared first on Laurie Christine ..read more

What does freedom from chaos look like? For many of you, freedom from chaos looks like a clean house, folded laundry, quiet, well-behaved children, and a good book beside a warm fire. It might also look like plenty of money in the bank, all loans paid off, a good job, a conflict-free marriage, and a clean bill of health. While it’s true that all these things may contribute to a happy life, are they mandatory in order to live in freedom from chaos? Well, it depends on how you define chaos. Chaos is much more than the condition of our homes or the circumstances around us. Chaos roots itself dee ..read more

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