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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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Matthew Fretwell – Is It Wise To Discipline A Child?
In today’s culture of raising children by only positive reinforcement (everyone gets a trophy); how do we reconcile the discipline of a child and Biblical truth? As a parent, I like to go to the book...
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Aaron Earls – 5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids Theology
Teaching your kids can feel daunting. But teaching your kids theology can feel downright terrifying. Some feel overwhelmed with time issues. They just don’t see how they can fit something else into...
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Randy Alcorn – Developing Godly Qualities in Our Children
What qualities does God want us to develop in our children? No need to guess. Scripture tells us specifically: “And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to have mercy and to walk...
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Michael Boling – The Importance and Necessity of Boundaries
The sports world was rocked yesterday by yet another scandal. This time it was not yet another star athlete caught taking performance enhancing drugs, abusing their spouse, or driving while...
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William VanDoodewaard – Reading as Parenting
When we think about parenting, the word “books” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But reading to our children is a fundamental aspect of parenting little people, though we rarely talk...
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Michael Boling – Parents: Clean the Filth From Your Home
For all you parents out there, please pay attention to this post as I am going to share something that is quite frightening, something which you might be turning a blind eye to or are completely...
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Michael Boling – Talking With Your Kids About Sex and Relationships
This past weekend, I read three books dealing with the same subject matter – the need for parents to talk with their children about God’s design for sex and godly relationships. What all three books...
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Jonathan Akin – Is Proverbs 22:6 a Promise for Parents?
Is Proverbs 22:6 a promise? Many Christian parents feel guilty when their children do not “turn out right.” They ask questions like, “What did we do wrong? What else could we have done?” What is more...
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Heath Lambert – Parenting in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture
Q: As a father, how do you shepherd your children in our hyper-sexualized culture? The issue of how you shepherd your children in a hyper-sexualized culture is what keeps me up at night, quite...
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Michael Boling – Thoughts on Godly Discipline and Instruction from Proverbs...
My son, heed the discipline of your father, and do not abandon the teaching of your mother; they will be a garland to grace your head, a medal of honor for your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9 (CJB) This passage...
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John MacArthur – What Influence Do You Have Over Your Children?
You can’t save your children. You can raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord, guard them from the sinful influences and temptations of the world, and cocoon them in the fellowship of others...
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Tim Challies – 8 Items for Christian Parents to Ponder
The other day, the old Puritan John Flavel took me out back and slapped me around for a while (metaphorically, of course). I have been reading his classic work The Mystery of Providence and he...
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Candice Watters – Why Raising Independent Kids is a Bad Idea for Parenting
“Zoe … Zoe,” I called in a sing-song voice over the upstairs bannister, wondering where our three-year-old had gotten to. I was busy stripping beds and changing sheets with our five-year-old when I...
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Michael Boling – Teaching Children What It Means To Be on God’s Team
Last night my wife and I conducted a family huddle as a time of reflection on some important issues. What drove the need for such a meeting was a conversation that took place at church, specifically a...
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Greg Gibson – Parenting in a Gay Marriage World: What Should Christian...
As you now know, same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. If you have children, they will now grow-up in a culture that recognizes the legitimacy of homosexuality. What should parents do in...
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Michael Boling – Avoid the “Do as I say, Not as I Do” Trap
How many times have you heard a parent say that phrase whether on television or in real life? Probably many more times than you can count on our fingers and toes at least. Now the likely intent of...
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Nate Shurden – Talking to Children about God’s Design for Sexuality
Let’s face it. It’s difficult speaking with our children about matters of sexuality. For starters, we’re nervous when bringing up the subject due to the sensitive nature of the material. When the...
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