“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work” (CS Lewis).

“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.”

While pondering dog training, it dawned on me that raising children in the Lord takes similar efforts.

God’s gift to us transforms our daily thoughts and actions as we center our hope, peace, joy, and love in Jesus.