I think you are probably aware that anywhere from 60-70% of young adults raised in the church stop going to church by the time they are in their 20s. Many of them are turning away from faith in Christ to a Christ-less and vague spirituality that cannot save. So what can you do to make sure that your kids don’t disconnect from the church and especially from Jesus? Read more…
The most important thing we do as parents is nurture faith in Jesus in our children. Family prayer demonstrates how important Jesus is in every aspect of our lives, and especially for our salvation, and looks to Jesus to give us all we need. John says about Jesus, “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16) So family prayer shows that we don’t take any of the blessings we have from Jesus- God’s love, forgiveness, help in trouble, promise of eternal life, comfort and strength in all our challenges, etc.- for granted. It shows we believe Jesus when he told us how much we need him in John 15:5: “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” It shows cheerful trust in the promise of Philippians 4:19 “…God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Read more…
You know God wants you to pray for your children, but what should you pray for them? A better question might be, “What should you NOT pray for when it comes to your children?” Here’s why. God tells us in Ephesians 6:18: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. …Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” So whatever challenges your children are facing, whatever struggles you are having raising them, whatever happens during any given day that weighs on your mind or heart- pray about it! Entrust your children to their all-powerful, flawlessly wise, and devoted Heavenly Father. Read more…