Category: Parenting
by Kelcie Huffstickler Posted Jul 2, 2020
My oldest daughter tends to overthink and worry about things at night when she’s tired. Something about a long day and an exhausted mind magnifies her otherwise minor fourth grade problems. I remember one night as she laid in her top bunk above her sister, with tears streaming down her cheeks, I taught her Philippians […]
by Anna Birch Posted Jun 17, 2020
For our Father’s Day Giveaway, we asked you to tell us why you love your dad and think he is THE MAN… here are some of our favorite responses. Also, don’t forget there are still a few days left to enter! Fill out this form by June 20th and you could win your dad a […]
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Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
by Chris Sherrod Posted Apr 22, 2020
This Week’s Verse: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Read through this week’s verse together, noting that David is back to talking about his Shepherd. Ask: What have you learned about God’s care as your Shepherd this […]
by Tracey Eyster Posted Apr 22, 2020
Have you ever looked over at your kid and thought, “Hey, you are growing up! Where has the time gone?” I think we all do—if not, you may not be paying attention! I have heard it said, “The days are long, but the years are short,” and while that sounds “off” when you stop and […]
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by Chris Sherrod Posted Apr 14, 2020
This Week’s Verse: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Read […]
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by Chris Sherrod Posted Apr 8, 2020
This Week’s Verse: “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Read through this week’s verse together. ASK: What are some things David says here that the Lord does for him? Notice that David […]
Tags: family, family devo, psalm 23
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by Chris Sherrod Posted Apr 1, 2020
The PEACE and PLENTY of our Good Shepherd Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley […]
Tags: bible study, family, family devo, intro
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by Chris Sherrod Posted Mar 31, 2020
Several summers ago at our family camps, families studied Psalm 23, and many were deeply impacted by it. We thought what better time to share this study than now! We encourage you to gather your family and follow along weekly with this study! Read the intro to the study here. This Week’s Verse: “The Lord […]
Tags: bible, bible study, family, family devo, psalm 23, weekly
by Erin Harris Posted Mar 10, 2020
Everything I ever needed to know about parenting, I could have learned from college kids. For the past six years, our family has had the privilege of getting to be a part of the ministry of Pine Cove. Because of that ministry, we frequently get to be around college kids who love Jesus. I cannot […]
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by Chris Sherrod Posted Nov 19, 2019
Being a dad to two daughters is such an adventure. To be honest, I was a little unsure at first when we learned we were having a baby girl. My wife and I already had three boys and I felt I had a pretty good grasp on what that was supposed to look like. But […]
Tags: daughter, father, forge, parenting, retreat, spiritual truth