Launching Your Child's Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary? - Focus on the Family. Help for the everyday parent leading their child in faith.
Launching Your Child’s Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary? – Focus on the Family
The Power of Persistent Parenting
A big difference between effective and ineffective parenting lies in the word 'persistence.'Â 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 →
Babies help unlock the origins of morality – CBS News
Babies help unlock the origins of morality - CBS News. Do babies have an innate sense of right and wrong, justice and desire for punishment, bias towards others who are like them and against those who are not like them, greed for personal gain at the expense of others? Evolutionary thinking and theological preferences aside,... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Ministry to Children & Families | Kidmin360
The Importance of Ministry to Children & Families (graphic) | Kidmin360.
The Only Kind of Bible Study that Will Change Your Life – The Gospel Coalition Blog
The Only Kind of Bible Study that Will Change Your Life – The Gospel Coalition Blog. A good read for parents and children's ministry leaders connected with the Gospel Project curriculum.
Am I Really a Proud Parent? – The Scream Free Institute
Some good thoughts from the Scream Free Institute about the phrase: "I'm so proud of you!" I haven't heard many people talk about this, but I've always had my reservations about saying that with my children. I've been retraining myself to say, "I'm so pleased with you!" This comes from God's expression of His Son... Continue Reading →
Toby Mac-Family
Family is always worth fighting for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVG4vPPHu7c&feature=plcp
Dazzle Your Children with the Gospel of Grace
Dazzle Your Children with the Gospel of Grace | The Resurgence. Click for a quick article about parenting with the Gospel in mind and referencing Elyse Fitzpatrick's book.
Time is Nye for a Rebuttal: A Creationist Response to Bill Nye’s Viral Video
You may have heard about Bill Nye's video going around and essentially calling those who hold to a creationist viewpoint ignorant. He also warns parents not to teach kids this viewpoint. I encourage you to check out Answers in Genesis and their take on the video and your role in teaching your kids about the... Continue Reading →
Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas
The true account of Perpetua and Felicitas is a fascinating look at faith in the moment of fierce trial. Both young women, one with child and one pregnant were determined to hold fast to their faith even up being thrown to wild beasts. Nothing could deter them! This link will take you to their story. Enjoy!
If you like this story, you and your children will also love watching the Torchlighters version of it.
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