ARTICLES
The Power of Habit in Teaching Our Children About God
The colossal calling of parenthood is made up of zillions of seemingly insignificant events. Something happened recently that encouraged me regarding how the habits we create in our homes can—by God’s grace—make a life-changing impact on the hearts of our little ones.
3 Ways You Can Foster Kindness Among Your Children
As parents we can get caught up primarily in correcting negative behavior; yet, encouraging positive actions as well to replace negative ones is essential in changing the way children interact with one another.
Biblical Fathering: On Being Forthright
As opposed to the authoritarian and permissive parenting styles many of us experienced during childhood, here’s why being forthright is the biblical approach to fathering.
Biblical Fathering: On Being Flexible
The father of old was to hold himself above outward displays of emotion and be above question regarding his decisions as well. Yet, a biblical dad needs to be willing to show how he feels and admit mistakes when he is wrong. Here is some practical advice for fathers on being flexible.
Biblical Fathering: On Being Fair
In Ephesians 6:4 we see four principles for every Christian father. In this post we focus on the first principle: fathers are to be fair.
7 Parenting Errors That Can Influence Adult Children to Leave the Faith
Despite bedtime prayers, careful church attendance, family Bible reading, and a firm commitment to living out the faith, neither of our two adult children is currently following Christ. I hope to see others avoid such an outcome. In that light, here are seven parenting errors that can influence adult children to leave the faith.
A Pastor’s Plea to Christian Parents: “Will You Fight for Our Young People with Me?”
Young people are leaving the church. Christian parents, here are 5 ways I will fight for your children and 5 ways you can join in the spiritual fight to help stop the trend.
4 Ways to Turn Failure into Growth in Your Child's Life
It’s not easy to watch our children fail. Here are four ways to turn failure into growth in your child’s life.
Welcome Interruptions: The Discipline of Instructing Your Children
Correcting little ones for the same things over and over can get exhausting. Here’s why we need to embrace this duty of parenting as a moment of grace.