Joy Wendling

I am not typically a history buff, but when I read Christian history written by Danika Cooley, I love it! She writes with humor, playfulness, and an understanding of the spiritual capabilities of children. Even though her books aren’t written for me, but for my kids, I always learn from her and think about things…

Guest Post by Ava Addams Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging callings in life. As Christian parents, we long to raise children who love God and reflect His character. We desire to see them grow into compassionate, faithful individuals who are equipped to serve the world and embrace the teachings of Christ.…

I’m delighted to share with you another guest post from one of my favorite authors for Christian children’s materials, Danika Cooley. Hands-on learning is a great way to cement knowledge. Your family will love these fun Moses children’s activities. Have you noticed that our children remember what they’ve learned so much better when we include…

If you are a new parent and you are thinking about what you can do to ensure your child has a good childhood and the best possible start in life as well as how can you help them enjoy Jesus and the Bible, there is so much that you might be thinking about. One of…

As your kids get older, they are going to want to take on more hobbies. Or, at the very least, they are going to be searching for the ones they love. They may have multiple or focus all of their efforts in one place. Either way, you should be thinking about how you can encourage…

Hey mamas, this past week I spent the week near Chicago at the Children’s Spirituality Summit. We had a keynote speaker, Dr. Henry Zonio, who spoke about diversity, children, and faith. It really made me think and pray. It also reminded me that I wanted to introduce you to my new friend, Sara Chinakwe, who…

Danika Cooley is one of my favorite Christian authors for older kids’ material. She has knocked it out of the park again with her newest book of puzzles and activities for ages 8-12. (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make…

About Playfully Faithful Parenting: Are you a Christian mama who wants your kids to fall in love with Jesus? Me too, friend! I’m Joy Wendling: friend of Jesus, wife, seminary grad, and Children’s and Family Minister turned Stay-at-Home Mom to 5 girls. Join me as we explore our calling to introduce our kids to Jesus…

About Playfully Faithful Parenting: Are you a Christian mama who wants your kids to fall in love with Jesus? Me too, friend! I’m Joy Wendling: friend of Jesus, wife, seminary grad, and Children’s and Family Minister turned Stay-at-Home Mom to 5 girls. Join me as we explore our calling to introduce our kids to Jesus…

Hey there, fellow mamas! It’s Joy, and I’m so grateful to be connecting with you through this blog post. As we step into the new year, I can’t help but reflect on the challenges and blessings of the past year. If you’ve been following my podcast, you might know that it’s been a rollercoaster for…