Our families are daily navigating a dark and sinful culture that knows nothing of Christ—a culture that celebrates sin and cancels anyone who doesn’t celebrate it too. Christian parents must feel the weight of this and urgently disciple their children, teaching them how to filter all they see, hear, and encounter through the lens of God’s Word.
Read MoreMany families are looking for a response to this darkness—a response to all of the tragedies, sin, confusion, evil, and division we see in our culture. Parents are looking for ways to disciple their children through it all, equipping them with a biblical response to this world. And as our children navigate these dark cultural waters, we can lead well, helping them avoid unhealthy responses to the world around them:
Read MoreOur children are watching. From the moment they are born, children are watching their parents to learn how to talk, how to walk, and how to eat. Children learn more from their parents than most parents realize. Parents introduce their children to genres of music, their favorite sports team, old movies, family recipes, holiday traditions, and classic board games.
Read MoreAs our children grow, we’re always trying to find things for them to do. We want to keep them entertained; we hate it when they tell us they are bored. But we also want them involved in some meaningful activity, so from an early age we give them chores to do, like picking up their toys, making their beds, setting the table, taking out the trash. As they mature, we are always asking ourselves the question, “What can children do?”
Read MoreAs we continue to get to know the hearts and stories of our children, let us not miss the opportunity to share our hearts and stories with them, so that they may set their hope in God.
Read MoreProclaiming the Gospel to children and teenagers today is a journey of discipleship that includes the entire church family. It is a partnership between parents, families, church members, ministers, leaders, and pastors. On one level or another, at one time or another, everyone in the church is invited to be involved. It is a multidimensional, multigenerational, church-wide ministry. The home and the church come together for this common purpose.
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