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- God and Jesus are our Leaders and the Bible tells us everything we need to know to follow Them. The Bible tells us how we can live the way Jesus lived and how we can do the things that God is happy for us to do.
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- Pray. And not always in the closet. Of course, there’s a lot to be said for getting out of the hustle and bustle of life to pray, but if we only pray in secret and quiet then our children never get the benefit of seeing us.
- Let them pray. My daughter was having nightmares about a monster a few months ago. We suggested when she woke up afraid she should pray “please help, Jesus” and then call for us.
- Encourage questions. Churches or organizations that discourage question asking are either trying to control by not letting people think for themselves, or they are too proud to admit they don’t know everything.
- Get them into a church community. Sunday church is not the end all and be all, and of course you can have faith without going to church. However, church is where we’ll find support, friendship, and encouragement when we need it.
Sep 26, 2024 · In this episode, we explore how to explain the importance of following God’s word to children as young as two and four. Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical tips for giving young kids a simple yet lasting foundation for trusting the Bible, preparing them for the many worldviews they'll face as they grow. Join us as we dive deep into helping ...
Jan 11, 2023 · For example, kids need to know God’s nature of goodness in order to understand why He is the moral law-giver. Do a study on God’s attributes before you study the apologetics arguments. This will help fill-in the biblical literacy gaps missed in stage one.
Oct 10, 2023 · Your job is to help your kids find peace and to trust God, even if the truth is hard. Teach kids to trust God by releasing anxiety through prayer. Weaving prayer into the routines of your home makes it more natural for your child to learn to trust God.
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“Why did God let my best friend die in a car accident?” The lack of adequate answers can send their faith tumbling. Older teens may begin wrestling with tough questions for the first time: “Why is there evil in the world?” “Why is my teacher so unfair?” The lack of adequate answers can send their faith tumbling. And at the same time, it could provi...
It’s no surprise that reading the Bible is a hefty undertaking. Anything that sets out to cover the beginning of time, creation, and the fall of man is obviously going to require some serious commitment. And that can be difficult for our kids. Here are a few ways to help your kids open their eyes to this bigger picture while still leading your chil...
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Whatever our children’s ages, we as Christian parents have an awesome responsibility to help them understand and respond to the Gospel. We can effectively lead our children to Christ. Coming to grips with the Gospel and their need for a Savior is key to our children’s faith journey. “Am I going to die if I accept Jesus?” my 5-year-old daughter, Ame...
In today’s world, time is one of our most precious commodities. In our increasingly busy lives, we must make the best of the time that we have. So when is the best time to discuss our faith and Jesus with our children? How can we lead our children to Christ. The only reasonable answer is anytime.
Some children find it easier to connect with Jesus through their intellect, while others may prefer using their surroundings, routines or service. Pastor and author Gary Thomas refers to these temperaments as “sacred pathways.” Although your child may have a combination of these pathways that make it easier to be drawn closer to God, one or two of ...
Nov 15, 2020 · Kids need God. And teaching kids about God is one of the most important things that parents can ever do for their children. “If we don’t teach our children who God is, someone else will teach them everything that He isn’t.”– Darlene Schacht
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Apr 25, 2018 · It’s so important for kids to know that God does not judge them the way the world does— by their looks. Share the story of David being chosen as king in 1 Samuel 16 with your kids, and be sure to show them verse 7:
