Our task is not only scriptural instruction but also role modeling.
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How to reach children ages 0-3 with God’s Word
Given up on the idea of home education? It might be time to reconsider.
If your kids ever wonder, “What does God look like?” send them to me. I’ve seen His hands. I’ve seen them all my life – on an Iowa couple named George and Ruth. Before I could even read, I watched those hands empty bedpans, prepare sponge baths and feed Ruth’s elderly mother. During my teen …
Now is the time for you to realize the incredible impact you can have on your child, helping him or her come to Christ and grow in that relationship.
Is the do-as-I-say-not-as-the-TV-character-does approach to parenting working for you? Here’s why it probably isn’t.
Is your little angel having a bad day? It’s important to pick the right solution for restoring heavenly peace.
Training up a child in the way he/she should go doesn’t mean ignoring their natural gifts. Take time to understand and perceive your child’s ways, so that you may guide them to be who they are meant to be.
Give your children a sense of the importance of joyful giving by being a good model.
Try using this activity to teach your kids that sin separates us from God.
Helping our kids deal with harmful cultural messages
Try using this activity to teach your kids that God wants us to be part of His family.
How do we foster and nurture a strong work ethic in our kids, which will be pleasing to God?
FaithLaunch isn’t the only method for introducing your child to Jesus. But it’s a good way to do it without pressuring your child, exhausting yourself or upending your family’s schedule.
We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
Try using this activity to teach your kids about the existence of God.
When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …
Demonstrate to your children that God’s Word is your number one priority.
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.