As followers of Christ we want our kids to not only know Jesus, but follow Him, right? The reality is no matter how faithful we are to point our kids to Christ, there are no guarantees they’ll remain in the [...]
One of the worst conversations I’ve ever had with one of my kids was when they told me they didn’t believe in God. They’ve rejected our faith. A faith we’ve taught them since the day they were born. How does [...]
As kids become teens, the big question shifts: “Do they believe this—or are they just following our example?” At this stage, they’re asking, “Is Jesus real to me?” Philippians 2:12 says, “Continue to work out your salvation with fear and [...]
Did you know babies can start learning about Jesus—even before they speak? It’s true. The sights, sounds, feelings, everything around them shape who they are daily. When talking about teaching truths of Scripture, Deuteronomy 6:7 encourages us to “Impress them [...]
I received a note from a mom who’s struggling. She came to Christ two years after she was married. Her husband hasn’t come to faith, and her kids are being raised with two different sets of values. Hers, which are [...]
That question breaks your heart. Your kid has been excluded for following Jesus. It hurts. But it’s not new. Jesus said this would happen. So, what do you do? First, listen—let them feel the loss. Then remind them: choosing Christ [...]
Parents, we need strong, godly men in this world—men who lead with humility, courage, and integrity. But that starts when they’re boys. Are we teaching our sons to serve others like Jesus did? Are we showing them how to lead [...]
Our kids are adults. They have kids of their own. A lot of us dreamed about this. Happily married. Grandchildren. Utopia, right? Wrong. While our kids have good jobs, a spouse, and have those prized grandchildren we love, divorce, sickness, [...]
As we look around the world today, we’re seeing persecution against Christians. In China, churches are being closed. Believers—jailed. Evangelism for those under 18—prohibited. Yet Christians keep working. In the Middle East, Christians are beaten. Ostracized. Yet outreach continues there. [...]
This has to be one of the most difficult things to see our kids wrestle with. It’s unfortunate, but when Mom and Dad face cancer, kids immediately fear the worst. We all do. How do we help them cope with [...]