Being a mom or dad is not your identity, and it’s not yours to carry alone.
Many parents are looking for tactics. For step-by-step guides. For the next strategy that will finally make them feel empowered in their own ability. But here’s the truth: while practical tools matter, you’ll be at your best when you walk in the freedom of your gospel reality.
At Home in Him, we help parents stay rooted in the truths of Scripture, not on personal motivations, past wounds, or culture’s definition of parenting.
Now that we’ve covered you, let’s explore the parent in you.
Every season of parenting brings new joys, and challenges, that refine us and help us need Christ more. If it feels challenging right now, take heart, this is a chance to lean on the One who loves you most.
Early Years (0-5)
Your patience is tested daily and habits are quietly—or maybe, not so quietly—forming. How do you handle discipline and tone? It can shape your child’s understanding of love, correction, and security from the very beginning.
Growing Years (6-10)
You encounter confidence, character, and spiritual awareness in your children, but it comes and goes. Parental consistency and compassion are vital, grounding your instruction and correction in the unwavering nature of Christ.
In-Between Years (11-13)
You officially entered the other end of the pool, when emotions deepen and independence starts to emerge. As a parent, this is a difficult switch. You need to remain hands on for many things, but also stand back and show grace and support.
Teen Years (14-18)
Your role officially shifted from authority to influence, where guidance matters most (and not just in the passengers seat of their driving lessons). Your teen, while not always asking for advice, is watching your example. You are the key influence in whether they carry their faith forward in life.
That's a lot to lead. Good news...
Scripture lifts you up.
Understand the why.
Everything we need is held in the Word of God. Identity, grace, discipline, authority, leadership—all of it. Your theological foundation shapes your identity as a person and a parent, but you don’t have to attend seminary to see (and hear) His truths.
Practical guides make it easier.
Practice the how.
There is an ocean of parenting books, online influencers, and steps-to-success, out there for you. And that’s great. Parenting is so important. Just make sure they are rooted in Scripture, like some of these.
Community shows you’re not alone.
Join with others.
Parenting was never meant to be done in isolation. Home in Him is actively involved in church partnerships, speaking events, and meetups. You will find rest, inspiration, and fellow parents here.
We have 8 kids. And one great, merciful Jesus.
Eric and Leslee know firsthand the beauty and challenge of parenting. For dads, you have it tough. For moms, you have it tough. It’s easy for people to count numbers of kids, years of relationship, one or two parent homes, hats you wear, hats you don’t, and any other math you want. But the important thing is: we have one Jesus.
Our story hasn’t always been one of grace. We don’t always walk in freedom from the flesh. That’s impossible. But we’ve seen what He makes possible. We trust in a lion and a lamb. Rest for the weary. Triumphant courage for the doubting. Everything we need as a parent, and person, is in Him
