Rooted and Grounded Blog

Trusting God With Your Family

I recently read a verse that stopped me in my tracks: "All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children." — Isaiah 54:13 As parents, we carry a deep re...

The Gift of a Father's Influence

It’s a wild shift in perspective to become a father of three after spending so many years being parented myself. All of us who are parents know the feeling. We never realized how recent our own chi...

Let the Peace of Christ Rule

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) Have you ever been trying to make a decision and one option just ...

Behind the Design: PSALM 91:2

One of my favorite parts of creating new artwork is finding the connection between a piece of art and a scripture. Psalm 91 is one of the most loved chapters in the Bible. It's filled with promises...

A Few Simple Ways to Make Summer Memorable

Summer always seems to move fast. It’s such a memorable time for kids, and I wanted to put together a few ideas to help us be intentional with the time we have. A few simple rhythms can make the s...

One Thing Is Needed

Luke 10:39-42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also ...

Returning to the Simplicity of the Cross

Was the Cross enough? If you have been a Christian for a while, your immediate answer is probably, “Of course it is.” But if we could sit down over coffee and talk honestly, many of us would admit ...

Strong Families: A Foundation in Christ

There are so many ideas, opinions, and techniques about raising a family. At some point, every parent wonders, “Am I completely messing this up, or am I actually equipping my kids with what they ne...

Love Begins With God

Love is such a big part of life. So much of our human experience is rooted in being loved, finding love, and learning how to give love to others. A well-lived life is one where we have loved and be...

Bringing Peace Into Everyday Spaces

Peace is deeply needed in our world today, and when you truly have it, it becomes a treasure. Scripture tells us that Jesus Himself is our peace, so it makes sense that the more we know Him and tre...