Disciplining our children is important. For Christian parents, discipling is even more so. Here we address tips for being and making disciples of Jesus in our own homes.
Category - Help Your Kids Grow in Their Faith
These articles will help you disciple your children, share the gospel in ways they can understand, and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Parenting the Heart, Not Behavior
God cares about our hearts - the motivation behind our behaviors. As Christian parents, we should too.
Good Friday Devotional for Kids- Free Printable!
Make the meaning of Good Friday come alive for your children with this family devotional activity.
Children’s Books that Build Character
We all know that reading to our children is important. But you can also use this precious time to instill character and values. Here we will explore how as well as some examples.
Home Church Service Idea: What is Faith?
You can worship God anywhere! This article will give you the structure, content and discussion questions for a family home church service on the topic of faith.
Talking to Kids about “Bad” Words: Tips for Christian Parents
What do you do when your kids learn a "bad" word? Here is a simple but effective tool that parents can use to help their children evaluate the words that they hear and say.
Helping Children Understand Sin
Talking to kids about sin doesn't have to be too serious. Use this simple spring-time object lesson to make a lasting impression.
Answers to Questions Kids Ask About Good Friday and the Crucifixion
Your kids may have some hard questions about Good Friday and the Crucifixion. It's good to be prepared if they do. Here are four common questions kids ask and some kid-friendly answers.
Bible Activity: Helping Kids Understand What Jesus Did on Good Friday
Explaining the significance of the cross to children can be difficult. This simple but powerful activity and devotional will give you the language and imagery to help even the smallest children grasp what Jesus did for them on Good Friday.
Making the Most of the Symbols of Christmas
Evidence of God is everywhere. This is true especially during the Christmas season. Let's make the most of this opportunity by getting into the habit of saturating our children with the love and presence of God.
Teaching Your Kids How to Show Love to Others
How many times a day do you find yourself telling your kids to "be nice"? We can help them "be nice" to others by teaching them concrete ways to show love. This family activity will help your kids see and understand a simple but powerful way to show love to the most important people in their lives.
Home Church Worship Service Idea (from the book of Ruth)
Here is an outline for a family worship service at home on the book of Ruth. If you ever find that you can't get your family to church, don't worry. You can bring church to your family!
Quick and Easy Summer Devotional Ideas for Kids
During the summer it is easy to get lax about many things. One thing we can't let slip is making the most of family devotional time. Here are some fun and creative devotional ideas for you to use this summer with your kids that will be sure to engage and equip.
Talking to Kids About Sanctification
Perfectionism is a burden that no one should carry. As Christian parents, we can help our children understand that God does not call us to be perfect but sanctified. Here you will learn how to communicate this concept to your children in a way they can understand.
Teaching Children About Prayer
This post challenges Christian parents to help children grasp the depths and truths of what prayer really is by using fun games and a visit to a vending machine!
Talking to Young Kids about Good Friday and Easter
Good Friday and Easter are the most important holidays of the Christian faith. Some of the subject matter can be difficult for children to understand and process. Here we go over some suggestions on how you can talk to your little ones about these very important days of remembrance.
Helping Children Understand the Importance of the Heart
Parenting a child's heart rather than just his behavior is the call of every Christian parent. Here we explore a fun activity you can do with your kids to help them understand the concept that outward behavior reflects inward attitudes.
Teaching Children Empathy
Some people are naturally empathetic and some are not. We can help our empathy-challenged children to develop this important relational skill with these tips and suggestions.