Here we dig into Ecclesiastes and find some helpful truths for Christian parents regarding fearing God, storing up treasure and finding meaning in the here and now.
Insights for Christian Parents from the Book of Ecclesiastes
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Author - Laura Kuehn, LCSW
Child Like Faith: Lessons from Our Kids
Do we have faith like a child? As parents, we can learn a lot about our relationship with our heavenly Father by watching our children.
Living your Faith Out Loud: Tips on Discipling Your Children
In this article we explore 8 different ways you can live out your faith as a means of modeling your relationship with the Lord for your children.
How to Talk to Your Children about People with Disabilities
This article explores how to talk with your children about people with disabilities. Your kids may have some tough questions. This article will give you some tips on how to address those questions. Dedicated to my sweet Uncle Walt.
Am I Passing On My Faith? Questions Every Christian Parent Should Ask
Christian parents have a responsibility to share their faith with their children. This article encourages us to take a closer look at how we are doing at passing on our faith.
The Difference Between Conviction and Guilt – Insights from Psalm 51
What's the difference between guilt and conviction? Here we explore the differences using Psalm 51 and include some ways we can use this knowledge in parenting.
How to Comfort a Hurting Child -Lessons from the Book of Job
How can parents help a hurting child? The book of Job provides great guidelines on what you can do and what you should avoid.
Devotional For Kids on the Book of Esther
Do your kids get upset when they don't get the recognition they feel they deserve? Here's a family devotional guide on the Book of Esther that addresses this very issue (includes resources for younger kids).
A Christian Parent’s Role in the Teen Years – Tips from the Book of Nehemiah
It can be tempting to disengage from our teens. Nehemiah has some tips on how we can finish strong in parenting our teens. Includes resources.
How to Address “Dating Evangelism” – Tips from the Book of Ezra
What is a parent to do or say when their child wants to date a non-Christian? Here we address the idea of "dating evangelism" with some insights from the book of Ezra.
There are No Guarantees in Parenting – Insights from 2 Chronicles
What happens when we do everything "right" and our kids don't turn out as we thought they would? God's word provides comfort in a world that doesn't always work the way we think it should.
Serving God as a Family (1 Chronicles)
Modern churches seem to fracture families. If we take a look at 1 Chronicles 24-27, we see that families served together. Let's reconsider how we do church and how families can serve the Lord together.
A Christian Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Cool (2 Kings)
The Bible is rich with parenting advice. Here we learn the art of keeping our cool in crisis from the prophet Elisha.
4 Reasons Parents Avoid Discipline (1 Kings)
Do you ever feel reluctant to discipline your kids? If so, you are not alone - the "man after God's own heart" did the same. This article will explore four different reasons why parents may avoid discipline and what you can do about it.
Helping Kids Understand Mercy (2 Samuel)
Here are some insights and tips gleaned from 2 Samuel on how you can help your children grasp and practice the godly character of mercy.
Teaching Kids the Seriousness of Sin (Judges)
As Christian parents it is important that we teach our children the seriousness of sin. Here is a fun family devotional that will help make the concept real.
Preparing to Launch Teens into Young Adulthood (Joshua)
Launching teens into young adulthood can be a tenuous task but God's word gives us some tips on how we can effectively support and navigate this stage.
Parenting Tips from the 10 Commandments (Deuteronomy)
Here we address the real reason God gave us the 10 Commandments and how we can use this information to share the gospel with our children every day.
How to Grow Closer to God (Numbers)
Want to grow closer to God? Want your children to grow closer to God? The key is found in Numbers 12.
A Biblical Model for Discipline (Leviticus)
There is some surprisingly helpful parenting advice in the book of Leviticus. Here we take a look at a biblical model for discipline based on God's relationship with the nation of Israel.