Swimming Upstream

 

  Learn ways to help your kids become overcomers as they navigate life's rough waters.

 

 

How To Teach Faith To Kids faith family Feb 26, 2025

Teaching kids about faith can feel like a struggle—at least, it used to feel that way for me. But then I learned one simple trick that changed everything. Want to hear it?

Storytelling.

Think about it—we all remember our favorite books or movies. The Bible itself is one big story, so this concept ...

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Faith As A Way Of Living faith Feb 17, 2025

Faith is often a term we use when something is going wrong in our lives, “I need to have more faith.” or “I wish my faith was stronger right now.” But what would it look like if faith was a part of everything we do, not just the moments when we feel like we “need” it?

Faith as a way of living means...

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How Can We Trust The Bible? faith trust Feb 11, 2025

The penultimate best-seller. Arguably the most popular ancient text. Translated over 3,000 times. What book is it? You guessed it, the Bible. 

But how can we trust the Bible? Whether you come from generations and generations of Christian heritage or you are a new believer, at some point in your jou...

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Faith For Normal People faith Feb 05, 2025

Oftentimes we think of growing in our faith as something only possible for the “holy” people, those that never make mistakes, pray 24/7 and are practically perfect. At least that’s what I used to think, that growing in my faith seemed impossibly difficult and since it’s so hard, I’m probably going t...

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How To Grow Your Faith faith Jan 21, 2025

 

“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” – Ephesians 3:17-18

 

Faith doesn’t grow overnight. It’s not a switch you can flip or a checklist you can comple...

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What Does It Mean To Have Faith In God's Plan? faith Jan 08, 2025

What Does It Mean to Have Faith in God’s Plan?

“God, where are You taking me?” Faith in God’s plan is rarely a straight one. I like clarity and certainty. God calls us to trust Him—even when the road is unclear. Trusting God’s plan is easier said than done. Especially when life feels uncertain or p...

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How to Leave a Legacy of Faith faith Jan 03, 2025

What kind of impact will your faith have on the generations to come?
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” – 3 John 1:4

Leaving a legacy of faith isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being consistent, authentic, and intentional. Our lives preach a message, ...

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Stress Relief Apr 30, 2024

Life's fast for our kids, and it can seem like stress is around every corner! We've got to spot when our little ones are stressed out. Maybe they're acting differently or have a headache that just won't quit. It could be school, friends, or even stuff at home. We've got to be there, ready to listen ...

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Fight Isolation Apr 30, 2024

In today’s world, it’s easy to think it’s all about looking out for number one and handling everything solo. But the Bible has a different take on things—it tells us we’re meant to be there for each other, like a team. Take Hebrews 10:24-25, for instance. It’s basically saying, "Don’t go it alone; c...

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Confidence is Key Apr 30, 2024

We all want to raise confident kids. The world is full of doubt, and as parents, we’ve got to help our kids grow strong self-esteem. It all begins by showing them how much they matter, not just to us but to God.

Be a Mirror of God's Love
When you tell your kids they’ve done a good job, ensure they k...

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Recognize the Signs Apr 30, 2024

Today, I want to talk about a tough topic: kids and depression. When we're raising kids, it's not always smooth sailing. Sometimes, it feels more like we're in the middle of a storm, especially when our kids are dealing with something as tough as depression. It's hard because it's not always easy to...

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Navigating Storms Apr 30, 2024

Parenting can be tough, right? We're all trying to figure it out, especially when it comes to handling our kids' worries and fears. Anxiety is sneaky-it creeps up on you and your kids when you least expect it.

But what if we looked at anxiety as a chance to teach and learn? When your kid can't slee...

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Seek Moments of Stillness Apr 03, 2024

Think about those moments when everything around you goes quiet. It could be early morning when your house is still fast asleep or late at night. These moments of stillness are critical to soul care. I know you are busy so that these moments may be few and far between.

Quiet moments are so good for...

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Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude Apr 03, 2024

Cultivating a heart of gratitude is so important to soul care. It's about fostering an attitude that fundamentally transforms our interaction with our world and with God.

Why is gratitude so crucial for our soul care?

Gratitude anchors us in the present moment. It's easy to hyperfocus on the past'...

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