Memories are powerful tools for developing children. Positive emotional experiences where children feel loved and accepted goes along way for them knowing a personal God who loves and accepts them. Conversely, negative emotional experiences where children feel rejected or invaluable may lead to their view of God as being a rejecting or uncaring god. As... Continue Reading →
Wins and Losses (as a Parent)
Some honest reality checks for the difficulties of parenting. I can identify. Can you? Wins and Losses | The Actual Pastor.
I'm sure you can tell many of your own personal stories to your children. They will love hearing about them! Don't neglect to pass on your journey to the next generation. They will benefit from your experience and the lessons you learned from it. Here's one of my stories and a simple lesson you can... Continue Reading →
Thought Beasts: A Parable
God spoke to Cain: “Why this tantrum? Why the sulking? If you do well, won’t you be accepted? And if you don’t do well, sin is lying in wait for you, ready to pounce; it’s out to get you, you’ve got to master it.” Genesis 4:7 Our children have many thoughts and feelings that lead to many... Continue Reading →
Family Reading Ideas with Links!
Bibles Manga series from Tyndale: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga_Bible_(series) The Gospel Story Bible: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12988459-the-gospel-story-bible The Jesus Storybook Bible: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/165068.The_Jesus_Storybook_Bible The Beginner's Bible: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/70293.The_Beginner_s_Bible Hands-On Bible (for preschoolers and elementary): http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10543799-my-first-hands-on-bible; http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9804888-hands-on-bible-nlt-children Devotional Books Gather Round the Dinner Fable (by Steven James): http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/580113.Gather_Round_the_Dinner_Fable Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13700632-thoughts-to-make-your-heart-sing Other Books Videos and stories of famous Christians: https://www.persecution.net/catalogue/index.php?cPath=32&osCsid=8e23c3f4da5e2fa6fdfd996cf9ec298f Dangerous Journey (Pilgrim's Progress): http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29822.Dangerous_Journey Chronicles of Narnia: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11127.The_Chronicles_of_Narnia
Making Faith Part of Everyday Life
Making Faith Part of Everyday Life, Part 1. This article is a thoughtful look at building faith conversations into your daily rhythms and routines. Worth a click!
Share the Gospel with Children
Share the Gospel with Children. From http://www.letthelittlechildrencome.com are the BEST child evangelism tools I've ever seen.
What to Do When We Blow Up – Connected Families
What to Do When We Blow Up - Connected Families. The goal and hope of Christianity is restoration. Jesus Christ sacrificed his life so that we could be restored in our relationship with God. One day, He will restore all things and make all things new and right and good. For the mean time we... Continue Reading →
Launching Your Child’s Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary? – Focus on the Family
Launching Your Child's Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary? - Focus on the Family. Help for the everyday parent leading their child in faith.
The Power of Persistent Parenting
A big difference between effective and ineffective parenting lies in the word 'persistence.' My three children were playing with cards contentedly at the dinner table when out of nowhere my oldest starts crying. Now sometimes, when she cries, I dismiss it as an episode of 'crying wolf.' This situation was a bit different. Perhaps she... Continue Reading →
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