Fear begins in the heart of a child and remains in the heart of the adult. The face of it changes some, but it is there all the same. If we can teach our children to call on God immediately when he is afraid, he will retain this response as...
Intentional Parenting: Sadness (Naomi and Ruth) Sadness is not a wrong feeling. However, our hope in the midst of sadness is that we will not remain so but will find joy again. Don’t diminish your children’s suffering or sadness. Encourage them to remember that wounds of the heart will heal...
Remembering Grace Sometimes we find ourselves acting like we think God’s love is conditional. We fall into thinking that because we deserve the consequences of our sin, we can’t go to God for help through them. Before we know it, we are walking without God and feeling like He doesn’t...
Caring for Animals Nothing engages a child’s heart faster than an animal in need. They love to know they are taking care of their pets…even if you are doing all the work! It is easy for them to understand that God gave man charge over the animals of the world...
Intentional Parenting: God’s Gift of Grandparents Not all children have ideal grandparents. There is really no such thing! However, grandparents are intended by God to fulfill a purpose. Whether you think they are fulfilling it or not, does not come into play. You can, and are expected to, teach your...
