I've heard it said, "Parenting is like folding a fitted sheet. No one knows how." It can certainly seem that way these days while we're trying to raise well-behaved, respectful, obedient and godly children. We know where we want to end up, but we don't exactly know how to get there. Parenting experts swear by all kinds of tips that actually seem to be making our kids worse. As parents we mean well, but sometimes we're just stuck in a pattern that we can't easily recognize. I've messed up on my own parenting adventure and made mistakes I wasn't even aware of for a long time. I still continue to miss the mark (that's where God's grace comes in), but I've realized over the last decade there were several things I did that were ... Read More...
5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting
As Christian parents, we desire to raise faith-filled kids who stand strong for Christ among their secular culture. Along the way though, we end up getting off course. Distracted by other priorities, demands and tasks, we neglect the one thing that ensures we meet this goal: our foundation. The strength of your family is greatly determined by the foundation that you lay and build upon. A solid biblical foundation requires certain pillars. Fortunately, we don’t have to guess at what those pillars are, or try to figure it all out on our own. God’s Word gives us all that we need to teach and train the hearts of our children, build their faith, and point them to Him. How do you apply God’s word to your parenting and lay a strong ... Read More...
9 Steps For Building a Godly Home
Our homes say a lot about us. How we spend our time there, the way we decorate, and what we do inside its walls speaks volumes about what we believe. As Christians, our homes should be marked for God and reflect Jesus in everything we do. It needs to be evident that Christ is alive there. In order to build a godly home, we must center it around God- His will, His desires, His Word. He should be the hub, instead of just a mere spoke. Ideally our houses should be places of worship, rather than just a structure where we eat, sleep, and play. Here are a few practical steps for building godly homes and ministering to our families well. 1. Worship God Without Rivals A lot of things compete for God's position on the throne of our ... Read More...
7 Proverbs To Use In Raising Your Children
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...
6 Habits That Lead To Intentional Parenting
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed the other morning and came across a post from a prominent Women’s Ministry leader, rejoicing that all five of her kids were away at youth camp. She referred to them as “spawn” and described how she and her husband were literally having the best time of their lives without them. What followed were hundreds of comments from other moms, all complaining about being at home with their own children. Some bragged that they were able to coordinate their schedules in order to spend the least amount of time possible with them this summer. As a whole, we've lost our eternal perspective of parenting. We are not raising our kids with a kingdom-minded focus. We favor convenience over sacrifice and ... Read More...
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