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J. C. Ryle – The Duties of Parents
(Note: This book is brought to you by Feedbooks, http://www.feedbooks.com. Strictly for personal use, do not use this file for commercial purposes.) Introduction “Train up a child in the way he should...
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Kevin DeYoung – Advice for Raising Godly Children
Ten pithy sayings from John Witherspoon, Scottish Presbyterian pastor, President of Princeton (1768-1794), and signer of the Declaration of Independence, on parental authority and child rearing: 1....
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Christina Fox – The Sanctifying Work of Parenthood
A friend recently asked me if I could give her some parenting advice. I smiled and said that I couldn’t because I’m not an expert and don’t know really what I am doing. She laughed and remarked on the...
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Jim Daly – Ten Reasons Kids Leave the Church
As much fun as Trent, Troy, and I have together, whether it’s camping or just throwing the ball around, not a day goes by that I don’t give serious thought to how my wife, Jean, and I are leading them...
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Tedd Tripp – The Power of Presentation
It was one of those conversations that embarrass everyone in earshot. A young mother was desperately trying to explain to a demanding three-year-old why he could not have any of the candy the store...
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Tedd Tripp – Listening at Home
How well do you communicate? Most of us will answer in light of our ability to present our thoughts and ideas in cogent ways. But I would suggest that the finest art of communication in our family...
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William Boekestein – 5 Dangers to Avoid in Parenting
“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” (Colossians 3:21) It is tempting to blame children for our family problems. But Scripture does not allow us to do this. Children...
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William Boekestein – 4 Goals to Pursue in Parenting
Near the end of Colossians 3 God speaks his will to people who play a role in six different relationships; Wives, husbands, children, fathers, bondservants, and masters. Only to fathers does God NOT...
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M. Hopson Boutot – (Law and) Gospel Centered Parenting
As a happy product of the grace-loving evangelical tradition, I am exceedingly grateful for the deluge of gospel conversation among many Christians today. But, as a sometimes-crotchety old professor...
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Tim Kimmel – The Family: God’s Litmus Test of Applied Grace
If you want to know the depth of one’s character, observe how they treat children and the elderly. Folks on the extreme ends of life’s timeline usually have enormous needs and limited capabilities....
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Michael Boling – Being Quick to Hear, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Anger
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. (Prov. 15:18) He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. (Prov. 14:17) Be not...
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Andrew Hess – Who is Really Leaving the Faith and Why?
It’s likely you’ve heard the news: the sky is falling. Reports have been circulating for a while now that our churches are on the decline and it’s the young people who are to blame. Articles, blogs...
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Book Review – You Can’t Make Me: Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your...
The reality of the difficulty of parenting is something for which I am increasingly becoming aware. With that said, it is the most satisfying duty I have ever had. An important element of being a...
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John Piper – Parents, Require Obedience of Your Children
I am writing this to plead with Christian parents to require obedience of their children. I am moved to write this by watching young children pay no attention to their parents’ requests, with no...
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Daniel Darling – Five Common Mistakes Christian Parents Make
My wife and I are in the throes of parenting and are surrounded, in our church and among friends, with other couples in the throes of parenting. So my parenting radar is hot. I’m learning, growing and...
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Jeff Strong – Top Ten Mistakes Christian Parents of Teens Make
It might be difficult for some parents to read through, but here’s a top ten list that I’ve been wanting to write for a while. Over the next several days I’ll be expanding on each of these in...
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Christina Fox – When Distractions Keep Us from Our Kids
“Mom. Mom. Mom!” I looked up at my son. “I’m sorry. What?” I asked. “Did you hear anything I said?” “No,” I admitted. “I think you are addicted to your phone,” he remarked. Justifications and excuses...
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Daniel Darling – Don’t Let Your Kids Say This Phrase
There is a phrase in our vocabulary that nobody has to teach us to say. It’s a phrase kids learn very quickly in childhood. And it’s a phrase you should ban in your household: “That’s not fair.” It...
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Rachel Miller –“Remember, You are not Managing an Inconvenience; You are...
Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being ~ Kittie Frantz I saw the quote above recently, and it really made me think. How often do I treat my dear sweet children...
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Adam Parker – Everyone Catechizes
My wife and I inherited a bunch of children’s books from some friends a while back. In the midst of the stack was one book called Everyone Poops. The book was intended to show little kids that it...
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