Several months ago, my kids and I watched a debate between an atheist and a theist. My seven-year-old lost interest about twenty minutes in and wandered off to go play, but my ten-year-old sat there, riveted, for the entire two hour program. The Christian speaker made a very compelling argument for the existence of God, and while the Atheist made some valid points, his speech was full of fallacious and emotionally charged arguments, rather than reason and logic. My son and I concluded that the Theist, therefore, ultimately "won" the debate. But even if the Atheist had presented a stronger case, I wouldn't have been worried. Why? Because we already spend a fair amount of time examining the claims of skeptics. My children are ... Read More...
3 Ways To Help Your Child Think Biblically
*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that helps support this ministry. The term "worldview" isn't one used very often in Christian circles. But it can and should change your entire parenting style. Simply put, a worldview is the way in which a person views and makes sense of the world around them. It informs your understanding of reality, truth, and ethics. Every time you give someone advice, you are drawing upon your assumptions about how some aspect of the world works. Several years ago, my husband and I were invited to attend a fundraiser for a local Christian school, where More Than A Carpenter author ... Read More...
Indescribable Book Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: I was provided Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science for reviewing and hosting a giveaway. All opinions, however, are my own and have not been influenced by the author/publisher in any way. One of my children's favorite subjects in our homeschool is science. There are so many fascinating topics to dive into. During the first part of this year we are learning all about biology, studying different types of creatures from the animal kingdom first before moving onto the plant kingdom. My son especially loved learning about the sea cucumber, which can spit out its own organs at a predator to protect itself and then, amazingly, those organs eventually grow back. Gotta love boys! No matter what we happen to be ... Read More...
Stop Relying on Church For Your Kids’ Spiritual Training
As Christian parents, I'm afraid we have been slowly outsourcing our roles as our children's primary influence. We now delegate them to the schools, the child psychologists, and yes, even to the church. For all the hours spent in Sunday school and youth groups growing up, how much understanding of the Christian faith do kids really have by the time they reach their late teens? A 2006 study by The Barna Group revealed troubling statistics that 70-75% of Christian youth leave the Church after high school. That translates to roughly 6 out of 10 twenty-somethings that have failed to translate high levels of church involvement into active spirituality during their early adulthood. Being connected to a local body of believers is ... Read More...
3 Ways To Equip Your Tween with a Biblical Worldview
My eight-year-old son asks a lot of questions. I mean, A LOT. He didn't even ask this many when he was four. Only, he's not just asking questions so much for the sake of knowledge anymore. They're more like challenges. 8-12 year olds no longer accept what their parents say at face value, like they did when they were younger. They may push back, argue, or directly question our reasoning and commands. While it can be exhausting at times, it's actually a positive part of their faith development since it means they've grown past blind acceptance and are ready for deeper understanding. Our kids are seeking answers and unfortunately, if we don't have them, the world will be all too willing to provide those responses. You should be your ... Read More...