Faith First
Prayer is our starting point and safety net.
Welcome to Family Life Parenting with Purpose — a place where you'll find encouragement, practical wisdom and grace for building a strong, joy-filled, Christ-centered home.
You don't have to have it all together.
God meets us in the beautiful, messy, ordinary moments of family life — and He walks with us as we raise our children with love and purpose.
Our family enjoying time together outdoors in cottage country
Family Life Parenting began in an unexpected and unfamiliar place— we had moved overseas far from the comfort of extended family. With no relatives nearby and no familiar traditions to lean on, I felt a deep desire to create a home where our children would feel close, connected and joyfully rooted. I longed for the warmth of a tight-knit family - the kind that gathers, laughs and builds lasting memories.
With God’s gentle guidance, we began shaping the moments I so deeply wanted for our family. We filled our days with joyful celebrations—birthdays and little milestones made special with laughter, meaning, and delight. We shared meals with devotions, games, and meaningful conversations, and built bedtime rhythms of stories, songs, prayers, and little traditions that soon became the heartbeat of our home. It wasn’t perfect, but it was intentional—and each joyful moment felt like sunshine spilling into our home.
Over time, we discovered that family life grows like a seed—slowly, tenderly, through ordinary moments touched by grace. Having walked this journey ourselves, it brings us joy to share: homes humming with connection and purpose, even in the beautifully imperfect seasons. Through every season, God is our centre—directing our hearts, forming our family traditions, and surrounding us with His love, grace, and steadfast faithfulness.
A strong, joy-filled home is built daily in the 'trenches' through:
Prayer when we’re Weary,
Vision when we’re Discouraged, and
Daily Choices to cling to God’s unchanging truth.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it" - Proverbs 22:6A simple framework to keep faith, love, and connection at the center of family life.
Prayer is our starting point and safety net.
Children thrive on knowing they are loved no matter what.
We revisit our family goals often.
Simple routines build connection without overcomplicating life.
Every stage is an opportunity to learn together.
Mistakes become teachable moments as we grow together in grace.
This striking image portrays a woman warrior kneeling in quiet, resolute prayer, her hands clasped over the hilt of an ornate sword. Her dark armor symbolizes resilience and readiness, while her posture reflects humility and deep dependence on God. The scene captures the tension between spiritual battle and sacred surrender—reminding us that true strength doesn’t come from weapons or armor, but from a heart anchored in faith. Her bowed head and steady stance illustrate the courage required to face life’s challenges, fight unseen battles, and stand firm in God’s truth. Encouragement for women of faith, this image communicates power, purpose, and unwavering trust in God.The longer we parent, the more we realise… it’s more than just showing up with good intentions. We're in a spiritual fight for our family. We can’t fight this on our own. What we’re facing isn’t just behaviour, or trends, or technology — it’s the tug-of-war happening inside our children’s hearts, and inside ours too.
This is a spiritual battle, not always dramatic but everyday in the quiet pull between fear & faith, noise & peace, distraction & purpose. No matter how hard we try, we simply aren’t strong enough to handle that by ourselves.
We need the One who sees the whole picture. We need His wisdom when we’re unsure. We need His peace when we’re worn thin. And we need His covering over our kids — a protection we could never create on our own.
Prayer is less a ritual, it's our lifeline.
A way of placing our children in hands far stronger than ours.
A way of saying, “Lord, be their shield when I can’t be everywhere at once.”
We don’t fight the battles of our home alone. Prayer is where our strength begins
The battle is real…but so is His presence.
And we don’t walk this fight alone.
Small Ways We’re Learning to Guard the Peace in Our Home
Just little things... But they add up.
Lord, You see our family and all the things we carry.
You know the worries we don’t say out loud and the moments when we feel stretched thin.
Please give us Your wisdom for the choices we face,
Your peace for the moments that feel too heavy,
and Your strength when we feel worn out.
Cover our children with Your care.
Guide their hearts, calm their fears,
and help them see the goodness You’ve placed inside and around them.
Guard our home with Your presence,
and help us bring kindness, patience, and love into the small moments today.
Amen.
Trust in the lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6There have been times we didn’t know the next step — moments of uncertainty, worry, and even fear. We’ve leaned into God’s truth in late-night feedings, hard teenage conversations, and moments of parenting overwhelm. God's grace can turn ordinary days into opportunities for growth and love.
Are You Ready to grow a loving home, one step at a time?
Forget about trying to reach perfect parenting, that doesn't exist. Strive towards family life parenting with purpose
We hope this space encourages you, reminds you that you’re not alone, and inspires you to keep showing up for your family. Parenting with purpose isn’t about having a flawless plan — it’s about choosing love, again and again, and trusting God with the outcome.
So come along with us. Let’s walk this road side by side, building homes filled with love, anchored in faith, and rich with memories that make our children want to come back home — not just for the holidays, but for the joy of being together.
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This is family life parenting with purpose. it's not always easy or convenient but to see such Joy, our proud little one's face glowing.
What a beautiful thing. We are so glad that we spent some time to enjoy the time together.
Never miss a golden opportunity to build up each relationship with each family member.
It is so worth it.
Just look at our boy's beaming smile!
Our adorable son Antonio proudly presenting his freshly baked cinnamon buns, known in our family as ‘Swirlies’ or the classic European-style ‘Schnecke.’ These soft, golden pastries are swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar and drizzled with icing, making them a delightful homemade treat perfect for family breakfasts, weekend baking traditions, or sharing loved ones.
