If you’re wondering what to give for a baptism gift for adults, you’ve come to the right place. After all, it’s not everyday that an adult friend gets baptised, is it? If you’ve been invited to share in this celebration, that’s a big honour! Perhaps you’re even a godparent – in which case be sure to bookmark my post What is expected of a godmother or godfather? for loads of useful ideas! Of course, there’s no obligation to bring a gift. Baptism – especially as an adult (often known as “believer’s baptism”, because it’s an outward sign of the person’s own belief in what the Bible says about Jes ..read more

Today we’re asking “Is it normal for families to not eat dinner together?”. I’m guessing you’re here either because your family doesn’t, and you’re wondering if it’s a problem, or because you do, and you’ve been chatting to others who don’t, and are now wondering what’s the norm. The simple answer, statistically, is ‘yes’. In research carried out by Sainsbury’s in 2021, it was found that a mere 28% of families ate their evening meal together – with only 12% having breakfast together. So yes, it is very much normal for families to not eat dinner together. If you’re not eating together as a fami ..read more

I’ve heard from several readers recently who have moved, or are in the process of moving, church. I’ll be honest, “How do I find a new church when I move?” is a tough question for us all – but particularly, for the purposes of this blog, when we have children to add into the mix. You may be moving church for all sorts of reasons (more in a minute), but if you’re leaving a wonderful church family due to relocation, then this move has the potential to be especially tough. I hope, therefore, that this blog post gives you hope, some tips, some encouragement that your next church family is out ther ..read more

I absolutely adore Christmas music – and, having four kids of my own, I particularly love finding children’s church Christmas songs with motions that they can easily join in with too. Of course, as a worship leader too, I’m all about kids singing ‘adult’ songs too – our kids love to just join in with traditional carols, without there being an ‘all-age’ element about them. But it’s really great when we can pair tradition with some more contemporary Christian Christmas songs with actions. We all know that doing something helps us remember it much more than just listening or saying/singing it. Yo ..read more

If a friend asks you to be a godparent to their darling child, whether that child is yet to be born or already has a few years under their belt, no one can deny it’s a huge honour. Perhaps it’s akin to being asked to be a best man, usher or bridesmaid – but with the added awareness that your friend feels you’re a responsible-enough role model to have some input into their child’s life, rather than just a fun party animal who’ll organise a rip-roaring hen or stag do. But what is expected of a godmother or godfather? You may be reading this as you mull over how to respond to such an invitation ..read more

If you’re looking for some Christian quotes about mothers – perhaps to insert into a Mothers’ Day card, or to encourage a mother in your life – then look no further! In this post, I’ve collated over 30 fabulous quotes by Christians, from the Bible, or linking motherhood to faith in some way. I’ve even collated them into a free PDF of gorgeous printables to save you time if you were planning to make a card or create some wall art! You can grab that right here: Images of Christian mother quotes. From Martin Luther to CS Lewis, Elisabeth Elliot to Sally Clarkson, these quotes are encouraging, cha ..read more

“Is divorce ever God’s will?” is a question none of us ever wants to have to ask. We don’t marry expecting our marriage to end in divorce. It’s not what we wish for our friends’ marriages, or our parents’, or anyone around us. But we are broken people in a broken world; the reality is that divorce is commonplace – not only in secular relationships, but in the Christian world too. So is divorce ever God’s will? We’re going to go on a whistle-stop tour of Scripture to try and understand better the complexities surrounding this painful area. We’ll look at the conditions under which divorce was al ..read more

For those of us on the go 24-7 (and, let’s face it, who ISN’T these days?), daily devotional apps are a brilliant idea. As long as we have our phone with us then, through apps, we’re able to stay organised, order groceries, check the bank balance, stick to our fitness schedule – and even grow in faith. Downloading one of these Bible apps for women means you can engage with Scripture wherever you are. You don’t have to carry your Bible or devotional book around, you don’t have to remember where you are in the Bible, you don’t have to figure out yourself what the words are saying – as long as yo ..read more

This article is written by Liz Carter. Parenting is a minefield. All around you there are opposing voices telling you the best way to parent, right from the start. When my children were small, the fierce debates about controlled crying vs attachment parenting were only just getting going, and some days I felt caught in the crossfire, wondering if I was a bad or good mother and feeling overwhelmed with guilt too much of the time. When you are a Christian parent, it can sometimes seem even more confusing. How should we bring our children up in today’s society? Should we try and wrap them in ..read more

If you’ve been invited to a non-baby baptism, there’s great cause for celebration – but you may also be wondering what is a good baptism gift for a teenager or older child. After all, even birthdays and Christmas can present a challenge, with the recipient’s tendency towards high-ticket gadgets and clothing, let alone throwing in an extra gift-buying occasion. There are many reasons why a child may not be baptised until they’re a bit older. Sometimes it’s in the family’s theological tradition to practise what is known as “believer’s baptism” – someone is baptised only when they can make a prof ..read more