Today’s parents have the benefit of easily researching different parenting methods and deciding which approach is best for them. However, from a Christian perspective, we all have access to the best insight regarding parenting—wisdom from God.
If you are a stressed dad trying to hold it all together, know you are not alone. God is with you, and He will strengthen you. God says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
Most adult children want their parents to know that they still love and value them, but they need some time and space to figure things out. Here are 7 more things adult children want their parents to know.
The most important decision our child can make, apart from the decision to follow Christ, is who they chose as their spouse...In the not too distant future, her dad will walk her down the aisle, and we will release her from the safety and love of our care, into the care of a young man who’s identity we don’t yet know.
Friend, maybe it’s time for us to put the measuring stick away—for good! Because, in all honesty, if we don’t confront this validation beast that we inwardly crave, in time, it will not only cost us the precious relationship with our children but with our faithful Father, as well.
A Christian summer camp isn’t just an activity. It’s an investment in your child’s faith, character, and confidence. Here are seven reasons why you should let your kids go to camp this summer.
A heartfelt reminder for the dad who feels like he’s falling short. Here are six biblical truths to anchor your identity in Christ—not in your struggles. If depression is whispering that you’re failing, let God’s Word speak louder: you are enough, deeply loved, and still being faithfully carried forward.
Through their own experiences, parents can educate their children about times when God has shown Himself to be trustworthy in their own lives. This will help children be more involved and interested in learning about God, and they will be more prone to trust Him if their parents do.
When emotions run high in your home, it can feel overwhelming to respond with grace. Learn wise, gentle tools to support your child—and yourself—through those baffling, high-stress moments.
Pixar’s animated film Hoppers (PG) follows Mabel, an energetic college student whose lifelong love for nature leads her to investigate why animals have suddenly disappeared from a beloved forest glade threatened by a new highway project.
God... has a way of humbling us on this journey and opening our eyes to realize that despite the many challenges and hardships that have come with this season, it really was all worth it.
Because children are gifts, we should not demand, nor should we reject, the blessing of children. We simply receive and steward their lives to the best of our ability.
The problem was that my son was actually beginning to believe he had a personal friendship with Jarod, who lived thousands of miles away (I think), whose name may not even really be Jarod, and who has never once been introduced to my son. Warning sign? I’d say so.
But there is an uncomfortable truth I sense more and more when using social media. A lurking danger behind all the connecting, content-creating, photo-sharing, and influence-growing.
What kind of parenting leads to strong character and spiritual maturity? Discover a clear, consistent parenting style that encourages obedience, emotional security, and biblical boundaries without harshness or permissiveness.
Out of college, I joined the staff of an international youth ministry. I thought it would be beneficial to have my small group of high school gals study the Scriptures contained in a gospel tract we used to introduce others to Christ.
As I dug deeper into the second principle, “Humankind is sinful and separated from God,” I realized this study was more for me than for my group.
I knew “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But I hadn’t realized how much sin had
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