7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents

Knowing Your Identity in Christ: I am Strong in God's Power (Ephesians 6:10)

Are you exhausted from trying to hold everything together yourself? On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you into an encouraging look at Ephesians 6, exploring how busy parents can cultivate faith at home and model true dependence on the Lord’s power. Get ready for practical inspiration, a quirky dose of honesty about the challenges of family life, and simple discipleship rhythms to help you and your kids grow in faith and purpose together. * [00:02:10] The real source of strength for raising Christian kids  * [00:04:03] Practical encouragement on moving from self-reliance to Holy Spirit-powered faith Resources: * Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark * Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/collidekidspod]

Knowing Your Identity in Christ: I am the Bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:21-27)

What if understanding biblical submission and Christ-like love could transform the way your family serves, honors, and cares for one another every day? In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives deep into Ephesians 5, exploring what it really means to be the bride of Christ. With relatable stories like snow on her wedding day, Christen unpacks tough topics like submission and love, showing busy Christian parents how these biblical truths can transform the way we approach raising Christian kids, building discipleship into family time, and nurturing spiritual growth in the middle of real-life chaos. * [00:01:10] Marriage as a picture of Christ and the Church * [00:05:05] Rethinking submission and love Resources: * Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark * Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/collidekidspod]

Knowing Your Identity in Christ: I am a Worshipper (Ephesians 5:18-20)

Is worship just for Sunday mornings, or could it become the heartbeat of your family life? In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark peels back the noisy layers of modern family life to explore what it truly means to be a worshiper—right in the middle of carpool lanes and laundry piles. Christen shares inspiration from Ephesians 5, plus practical insights for raising Christian kids who see faith at home as their foundation, not just a Sunday ritual. * [00:01:43] How worship extends beyond singing * [00:03:22] The surprising power of worshiping together Resources: * Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark * Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/collidekidspod]

Knowing Your Identity in Christ: I am a Child of the Light (Ephesians 5:8-9)

What if you and your family could be an inspiration in a world that desperately needs hope? In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives deep into the heart of Christian life and parenting, exploring what it means to raise Christian kids who live as children of the light. With practical encouragement and stories (like using her Apple Watch to track down her phone!), Christen unpacks how discipleship, faith at home, and spiritual growth can happen in the most ordinary moments of family life. * [00:00:48] Discovering your true identity as a child of the light * [00:04:09] Helping kids discern truth in today’s culture Resources: * Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark * Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/collidekidspod]

Knowing Your Identity in Christ: I am Dearly Loved (Ephesians 5:1-2)

How would your family life change if you truly believed—deep down—that you and your kids are dearly loved, on your busiest and messiest days? On this quick episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark explores how embracing our identity as “dearly loved children” is our most transformative identity in Christ. Christen shares wisdom from Ephesians 5, practical ways to model sacrificial love for your kids, and her own family stories to help you with yours * [00:01:11] Rooting your parenting in the truth that you are "dearly loved" * [00:04:23] How kids naturally imitate their parents Resources: * Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark * Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/collidekidspod]