Dr. Albert Mohler – From Father to Son: J.R.R. Tolkien on Sex
The astounding popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien and his writings–magnified many times over by the success of the “Lord of the Rings” films–has ensured that Tolkien’s fantasy world of moral meaning stands...
View ArticleMelissa Edgington – Five Things We Teach Our Kids When We Don’t Know They’re...
The other day it finally rained in our parched little town. We’re in the middle of a drought, and the torrential rainfall was such a welcome and strange sight. It rained so much in such a short time...
View ArticleChristina Fox – Explaining Hard Things to Our Children
My heart was saddened the day I had to explain to my children that their aunt and uncle were getting a divorce. I struggled as I searched for words that would make sense to them. They were young and...
View ArticleBook Review – The Godly Home
I have long appreciated the work and writings of the Puritan authors. Their ability to thoroughly dissect all manner of Christian doctrine in a manner that is both fully theological in scope while...
View ArticleChristina Fox – Show Your Kids the Glory
Psalm 145:4–7 is a beautiful Scriptural summary of our responsibility as parents. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of...
View ArticleJ. C. Ryle – Five Tips For Raising Godly Children
1) Training Your Child to Love God Depends on You “We heavily depend on those who bring us up. We get from them a taste and a bias which clings to us most of the days of our lives. We learn the...
View ArticleDr. Joel Beeke – Children Are Not Looking for Perfect Parents
Though children learn from what we say, they learn even more from who we are and what we do. Our faith, our praying, our teaching, and our living must be parts of a seamless whole. Thus, the...
View ArticleJen Wilkin – Equip Your Kids to “Say No” to Porn
The first time porn was served at the cafeteria lunch table, my son was eleven years old. Does that seem young to you? Research suggests that one in three children ages 11-14 have viewed pornography...
View ArticleDr. David Murray – 10 Ingredients Of A Happy Home
One of the greatest blessings we can give our children is the cultivation of a happy home. I say “cultivation” because it doesn’t happen automatically; it requires conscious, determined, deliberate...
View ArticleMichael Boling – Logging Off is Hard to Do: The Proper Balance of Social...
I readily admit that I fully enjoy engaging fellow believers on social media, in particular in various forums and discussion groups on Facebook. The back and forth discussion is often riveting,...
View ArticleTedd Tripp – Parenting in the Gospel
All Christian parents desire the spiritual well-being of their children. We want our children to be Christians, to get saved, to know God; however we express it, we want our children to be part of the...
View ArticleBook Review – Raising a Princess: 8 Essential Virtues to Teach Your Daughter
My daughter is my princess but as a parent I certainly am increasingly aware that how I interact with her in these formative years of adolescence can have a tremendous impact on her growth into...
View ArticleJen Wilkin – On Daughters and Dating: How to Intimidate Suitors
I have two teenage daughters, so it was with some interest that I read a recent article entitled “Application to Date My Daughter.” It was pretty funny, playing on the idea of the stereotypical...
View ArticleDr. Russell Moore – What if Your Child is Gay?
My denomination is dealing these days with a pastor in California who reversed his position on homosexuality. The pastor said that his shift coincided with his 15 year-old son’s announcement that he...
View ArticleJohn Kimbell – Shepherd Your Children, Part 1
Children, Ephesians 6:1-4 contains special words addressed very specifically to you. Words from God Himself. The God who made you. The God who cares for you. And who wants you to trust and obey Him....
View ArticleJani Ortlund – Staying in the Word as a Young Mom (Video)
In this video, Jani Ortlund offers some advice for staying motivated to read God’s Word and making time for Bible study as a young mom. by
View ArticleSelma Wilson – Raising Daughters in Today’s Culture
I have two amazing girls who are now adult women—wives and mothers, using their gifts to serve others. One of my daughters is a writer and teacher, serving alongside her husband in planting a church...
View ArticleElisha Galotti – Slow to Anger Parenting
It’s Sunday morning and I’m rushing to get out the door on time. Breakfast is finished, the kitchen is cleaned, and the kids are all dressed and ready to go. Because we’re having people over after...
View ArticleJen Wilkin – Help Your Kids Say ‘No’ to Porn
The first time porn was served at the cafeteria lunch table, my son was 11 years old. Does that seem young to you? Research suggests that one in three children ages 11 to 14 have viewed pornography on...
View ArticleJohn Kimbell – Shepherd Your Children, Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at the fundamentals of what it means to be a Christian parent, and a Christian child. Now we’ll look at the whys of obedience. Paul doesn’t just give children the command, “obey...
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