By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A little boy was riding around and around the block. A… Read More ›
Parenting
Tuck Us In Dad?
By Rob Pue When my wife and I began having children, many years ago, we were advised by many people to TREASURE those times, because, as we were told, “they grow up so fast; before you know it, they will… Read More ›
Your Job As A Parent
The Bible says, “As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings” (Deuteronomy 32:11). What is an eagle doing when she does this? She is teaching her… Read More ›
Even Adam And Eve Had Parenting Issues
God did not hand Adam and Eve a parenting book explaining how they should raise their children. He did say, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth,” so God certainly wanted them to procreate. The very first man and… Read More ›
Training Up A Child
“Train up a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Do you know this word “train” in the phrase “Train up a child” actually comes from… Read More ›
How To Measure A Dad
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Teaching the Bible ought to be as normal as eating, breathing, walking and sitting. So many of… Read More ›
How To Measure A Dad
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Teaching the Bible ought to be as normal as eating, breathing, walking and sitting. So many of… Read More ›
“Because I Said So”
September 10 “For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” – Leviticus 11:45 Are you a parent? Then, you’ve probably… Read More ›
“Because I Said So”
September 10 “For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” – Leviticus 11:45 Are you a parent? Then, you’ve probably… Read More ›
Influencing Your Child's Life
by Neil Anderson November 15 Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son while there is hope An average child begins to struggle with his identity and seek his independence as he approaches the age of 12. The permissive parent starts to panic… Read More ›
LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES
by Neil Anderson September 10 Proverbs 23:13 Do not hold back discipline from the child Some children are effectively disciplined when they must experience the natural consequences of their disobedience. For example, if your child fools around and misses his… Read More ›
GIVE YOUR CHILD TO GOD
by Neil Anderson July 26 Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it You can and should uphold Christian values and standards in your own home. But when… Read More ›
APPEARANCE, PERFORMANCE AND STATUS
by Neil Anderson May 19 Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him If you seek your identity or sense of worth in the… Read More ›
SURVIVING A CRISIS
by Neil Anderson May 10 Luke 11:17 A house divided against itself falls Satan’s strategy is to use a problem situation to put you and your spouse at odds with each other. Jesus said, “A house divided against… Read More ›
HOW MUCH WE CARE
By Neil Anderson March 9 Romans 15:7 Accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God There are four concepts we deal with as parents in communicating with our children: authority, accountability,… Read More ›
Abandoning Perfection
Today’s guest post comes to us courtesy of Ken Myers, you can learn more about him at the end of this article. Jesus said “Be Perfect” (Matt 5:48 and 19:21). Given what Jesus said, you may wonder why this piece… Read More ›
YOUR CHILD’S SELF-PERCEPTION
By Neil Anderson September 18 Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it Your primary responsibility as a parent is to lead your child… Read More ›
LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES
By Neil Anderson September 10 Proverbs 23:13 Do not hold back discipline from the child Some children are effectively disciplined when they must experience the natural consequences of their disobedience. For example, if your child fools around and misses his… Read More ›