I'm always surprised when I hear someone say they don't think the Bible has much to say about parenting. Since God originally created the family unit, it should follow that He would want to instruct mothers and fathers how to raise their own families for generations to come. God's model for passing on the faith and building His Kingdom is primarily through the family. As we raise our children to know and love the Lord, we are increasing the chances of potential Christ followers who will live out the Gospel and continue raising a godly seed. The truth is, God's Word is packed full of verses about the teaching, training and discipline of children! Throughout Scripture we see, over and over, His directives to raise kids who are wise, ... 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 Josh ... Read More...
6 Reasons Homeschooling Has Made Me a Better Parent
I'm an unlikely homeschooler, if there ever was one. It was not my original intent to homeschool my children, but nearly four years in now, I am a "true believer". There was a time not so long ago when the thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with my children was overwhelming. 5 years ago, I was the mom selling her husband on the idea of sending our just turned four-year-old to preschool because I felt I desperately needed a break already. It had been a difficult year adjusting to having two children. I spent most of my days feeling completely at my wits end, dealing with a very needy infant who refused to nap during the day and suffered from chronic acid reflux, and a toddler who reacted badly to getting the short end ... Read More...
7 Christ-Centered Easter Activities For Kids
*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 Gospels' account of the Resurrection never gets old. Joy renewed after what seemed like an agonizing, crushing defeat. It has the power to instantly break through my worst day, and remind me of the hope I have for both this life and the life beyond the grave. It is absolutely my favorite part of the entire Bible, a story of victory and redemption almost too good to be true. But honestly, sometimes I fail to accurately translate this message to my children during the Easter season. There are store displays of cute stuffed bunnies, colorful ... Read More...
5 Bad Seeds You May Be Planting In Your Children
Parenting is like a front row seat to your own real life drama. As I watch my son and daughter interact with each other, experiencing life day in and day out, various scenes unfold right before my eyes. And these scenarios provide an excellent training ground for the formation of character, both theirs and mine. I use these encounters to guide them towards right living now so they won't have bigger problems later. Because certain "seeds", if left unchecked, can develop into plants that are potentially dangerous. For example, when my six-year-old daughter becomes enraged with her brother for something he did and refuses to forgive him. I don't want that to become a habit she models 20 years from now as a wife. Or when my son asks for ... Read More...