Are we teaching our kids to be moral or godly?
What kind of kids are you trying to raise? I’m sure most of us would say both. We all want moral kids who love the Lord, but what are we teaching them that would lead them to the conclusion that [...]
We can’t talk about sin, it might turn them off
Unfortunately, that’s a common theme in some evangelical circles. We’re so concerned about people feeling good about themselves we fail to understand that if we don’t mention sin and how dead we are without Christ, they’ll miss the whole point [...]
They made a profession of faith, but…
The goal of each Christian parent is to see our kids come to faith in Christ. The danger is telling them that all they have to DO is say this or do that. Kids can come to Christ by saying [...]
Selfishness isn’t a spiritual gift
Selfishness. All of us suffer from it. Few parents are completely selfless, although I would say there are many who are more selfless than others. As we raise our kids we struggle with different kinds of selfishness. Almost all of [...]
Boot camp for the grandkids?
As a follower of Jesus Christ, there’s nothing better than seeing God work in the hearts of our kids. But how heartwarming it is to see it carried on to the NEXT generation—our grandkids. I recently saw a post from [...]
I hate the snow! Why can’t we live in Hawaii?
If you live in areas where this time of year is uncomfortable for the cold-blooded, you’ve probably heard something similar from your kids. Here are some suggestions. First, tell them the cold is God’s creation, too. Point out that the [...]
I just want my kids to know God.
Isn’t that the hope of every Christian parent? We want our kids to have a growing and thriving relationship with Him. Question: did you have that as a kid? While I grew up in a Christian home, it wasn’t my [...]
My adult kids are just NOT living for the Lord.
This is tough. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your adult kids fail spiritually. I know first-hand. You feel like a failure, even though you KNOW it’s not your fault. Many of us believe our kids are saved, but just [...]
They grew up in church, but now—it’s just crushing.
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 [...]
Being right with the Lord is important.
Most of our broadcasts have focused on Christian parents. But you may not be one. When I write each Parent Minute, I try to focus on some biblical truth that can help us wisely raise our kids, but if you [...]