How can parents help a hurting child? The book of Job provides great guidelines on what you can do and what you should avoid.
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Family Devotional on the Book of Esther
A family devotional guide on the Book of Esther that addresses the need for recognition for good deeds. Includes resources for younger kids.
How to Parent a Teenager – Tips from the Bible
It can be tempting to disengage from our teens. Nehemiah has some tips on how to parent a teenager. Includes resources.
How to Address “Dating Evangelism” – Tips from the Book of Ezra
What is a parent to do or say when their child wants to date a non-Christian? Here we address the idea of "dating evangelism" with some insights from the book of Ezra.
There are No Guarantees in Parenting – Insights from 2 Chronicles
What happens when we do everything "right" and our kids don't turn out as we thought they would? God's word provides comfort for parents.
How to Serve God as a Family – Tips from 1 Chronicles
In 1 Chronicles 24-27, we see that families served together. Let's reconsider how we do church and ways your family can serve the Lord together.
How to Keep Your Cool as a Christian Parent
The Bible is rich with parenting advice for the Christian parent. Here we learn the art of keeping our cool in crisis from the prophet Elisha.
4 Reasons Parents Have a Hard Time Disciplining Their Kids
Do you ever feel reluctant to discipline your kids? If so, you are not alone - the "man after God's own heart" did the same. This article will explore four different reasons why parents may avoid discipline and what you can do about it.
How to Explain Mercy to Kids- Insights from 2 Samuel
Here are some insights and tips gleaned from 2 Samuel on how you can help your children grasp and practice the godly character of mercy.
How to Explain Sin to Kids
As Christian parents it is important that we teach our children the seriousness of sin. Here is a fun family devotional that will help make the concept real.
How to Launch Teens into Young Adulthood
Launching teens into young adulthood can be a tenuous task but God's word gives us some tips on how we can effectively support and navigate this stage.
How to Explain the 10 Commandments to Kids
Here we address the real reason God gave us the 10 Commandments and how we can use this information to share the gospel with our children every day.
How to Grow Closer to God
Want to grow closer to God? Want your children to grow closer to God? The key is found in Numbers 12.
Ways Christian Parents Can Discipline Their Children
There is some surprisingly helpful parenting advice in the book of Leviticus. Here we take a look at a biblical model for discipline based on God's relationship with the nation of Israel.
How to Trust God with Our Children
Let's take a look at a great example of trusting God with our children from Exodus 2.
Helping Kids Choose Jesus Over Self – Tips from the Book of Genesis
Here's a simple truth from Genesis 3 that teaches us and our children that we have a choice to make everyday: will we choose self or Jesus?
Dealing with Self-Centeredness in Young Children from a Christian Perspective
Me first! This is a common cry among young children who are developmentally in a self-oriented phase. As Christian parents, we can address this focus on self through correction and encouragment.
How to Celebrate Christmas with a Jesse Tree Advent Calendar
Celebrate this Christmas season with a Jesse Tree. Free printable and instructions included!