Author Archives: familydiscipleshippath

About familydiscipleshippath

My husband, Tim, and I have been married for 17 years and have 3 great children. Our girls are 13 and 11 and the baby boy is 9. We have been living in Redding, CA and serving at Risen King Community Church since August, 2000. I serve as the Family Ministries Pastor. As a mom and a pastor, I represent both the church and the home and am on a journey of discovering and communicating practical ways the church and family can partner together to guide the young ones in our lives to know and love Jesus and live their lives(their whole lives) in light of that love.

Taking Inventory for your Family

Posted on August 5, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Our family, along with most other families, is getting ready to head Back to School. As we prepare to head back to school, we need a slew of supplies. In past years, I have gone shopping for my kids and … Continue reading →

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Establishing Identity in Christ for your Family

Posted on July 12, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

When my oldest started 7th grade, one of her assignments on the first day of school was to fill out a “Get to Know Me” type questionnaire. A couple of questions that caused me to think a bit were, “What … Continue reading →

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Family Guide to Use in The Five Minutes’

Posted on June 11, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Hello friends,   I have had several requests for the direct link for the Family Guide mentioned in recent post called “The Five Minutes’” http://familydiscipleshippath.com/2014/06/10/the-5-minutes-2/   Here is a link to the page where you can download the current Family … Continue reading →

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The 5 minutes’

Posted on June 10, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Boy, do I understand the busy life of a family: so many schedules to coordinate and so many tasks to accomplish. It really feels sometimes like trying to get everyone where they need to be, when they need to get … Continue reading →

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GIVING comes from a GENEROUS HEART

Posted on May 31, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Let’s focus on the characteristic of generosity and resist the temptation to narrow this to the act of giving money. With our children and youth, let’s develop a culture of giving.  We, as disciples of Christ, are called to be … Continue reading →

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How does GRACE fit in with Your Family?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

So much of raising kids tends to focus on behavior management…how do you get them to obey? How to you get them to be kind, compassionate, responsible, courteous, generous, honest, confident, and humble? How to you get them to stop … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing God centered camps in your calendar and budget

Posted on April 28, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Christian camp experiences are a valuable part of a child’s relationship with Jesus. These are times that are set apart and designed for students to center on Jesus, connect with supportive friends and leaders, and cooperate in the mission of … Continue reading →

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Why is it called GOOD Friday?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

This was a question that I was asked by my then six year old daughter. Why is it called GOOD Friday? I mean, Jesus, the one that we love, the one that we adore, was crucified on this day. What’s … Continue reading →

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How do I talk to children about Salvation?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

I have had many parents come to me and admit that they are anxious and unprepared to lead their children to accept Jesus. These are adults who have led other adults to Christ and have followed Jesus for a long … Continue reading →

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How do I Talk to Children about Baptism?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Baptism is an important step to take in our discipleship path. Baptism is a symbolic action and often symbolism is tough to explain to kids. Here is how I teach it to children. Who can be baptized?Everyone who has decided … Continue reading →

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